Jong Oranje reach Euro 2027 play-offs after 4-0 win
Jong Oranje have reached the play-offs for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship after a 4-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina’s under-21s.
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The Netherlands under-21 side beat Slovenia 4–2 in Maribor, keeping alive their chance of reaching the play-offs for the 2027 European Championship. They have nine points from seven qualifiers, one behind second-placed Israel. Norway have secured first place in the group and qualified; the runners-up enter the play-offs. [1]
David Pejičić opened the scoring for Slovenia, but Ayoub Oufkir equalised from a rebound four minutes later. Lequincio Zeefuik then put the Dutch side ahead. Miha Matjašec made it 2–2 before goals from Ernest Poku and Kees Smit secured the win. [1]
The Netherlands play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Doetinchem on Tuesday in their final qualifier. Israel, who also have one match left, travel to Stavanger to face Norway. [1]
Update
Jong Oranje beat Bosnia and Herzegovina’s under-21 side 4-0 in Doetinchem in their final qualifying match, according to Dutch news agency ANP. Michael Reiziger’s team finished second in their group, the position that earns a place in the play-offs. [2]
The play-offs give Jong Oranje a chance to reach the finals in Albania and Serbia; they have not yet qualified for the tournament.
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