Generali Arena, Prague - 9 September, 2014 - European Qualifying - 19.45 UK KO
Czech Republic 2-1 Netherlands (Group A)
21' Borek Dockal 1-0 // 55' 1-1 Stefan de Vrij // 90' Vaclav Pilar 2-1
Netherlands' ambition to pick up their first
win in the Euro 2016 qualifier after suffering a disappointing away
defeat from Czech Republic.
Keen on snatching a win under Guus
Hiddink's reign, Dutch tried to take control of proceedings, but they
were facing tough challenges from Czech.
The home side put on a solid display and managed to get themselves in front on 21 minutes from Borek Dockal's effort.
That lead lasted until half time break as the Dutch failed to snatch any equalizing goal during the first 45 minutes period. After
the break, Netherlands works hard in getting themselves back into that
tie and their effort was rewarded when Stefan De Vrij equalized with a
fine header on 55 minutes.
However, it was the home side that came
away with all three points when a defensive error allowed Vaclav Pilar
to snatch the winner in stoppage time.
Czech Republic starting lineup vs Netherlands 2014 qualifier:- Cech, Kaderabek, Prochazka, Kadlec, Limbersky, Darida, Vacha, Dockal, Rosicky, Krejci, Lafata.
Netherlands starting XI vs Czech Republic 2014 EC qualifying:- Cillessen, Janmaat, Veltman, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, Wijnaldum, Sneijder, De Jong, Depay, Van Persie.
