The Oranje needed three points to have a chance of reaching the playoffs but succumbed to a better side in the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday

Нидерландам не удалось добыть место на Евро2016 после поражения чехам 2-3

Netherlands failed to book a place in the play-off stage of Euro 2016 qualifying following a 3-2 defeat at home to 10-man Czech Republic.

Danny Blind's side needed to win their final Group A fixture and hope Iceland beat Turkey in order to finish in third place, but were unable to do their part and Fatih Terim's men won in Konya anyway.

After a positive start from the hosts, Pavel Kaderabek and Josef Sural fired Czech Republic into a two-goal lead inside 35 minutes, drawing jeers from the Amsterdam Arena crowd.

Home spirits were lifted when Marek Suchy was dismissed for his challenge on Memphis Depay on the stroke of half-time.

However, Robin van Persie - making his 101st Netherlands appearance as a first-half substitute - put the ball in his own net in the 66th minute.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar pulled one back four minutes later and Van Persie scored his 50th international goal in the 83rd minute, but a win would not have been enough anyway given Turkey's victory as, fittingly, Blind's team ended a dismal qualification campaign in defeat.

Netherlands wasted no time in setting about their task, with Anwar El Ghazi calling Petr Cech into action inside the opening minute before Wesley Sneijder blazed over nine minutes later.

But Netherlands' desire to push for an opener left them exposed defensively, and Czech Republic soon began to capitalise on that.

Jeroen Zoet needed to be bailed out by Virgil van Dijk after spilling a Sural cross at the feet of Theodor Gebre Selassie, and in the 24th minute the visitors broke the deadlock.

A slick move through the centre of the pitch was completed by Kaderabek, who guided the ball beyond Zoet at his near post following a pass from Jiri Skalak.

Whistles rang out inside the Amsterdam Arena as the Dutch adopted a more conservative approach, but 11 minutes later the deficit increased.

Tomas Necid found Sural in the box and he lifted the ball over a weak challenge from Van Dijk before sliding a finish into the back of the net.

With his team in dire straits, Blind replaced left-back Jairo Riedewald with Van Persie.

And Dutch hopes of turning the game around were given a boost two minutes before the interval as last man Suchy was shown a red card for bringing down Depay.

Van Persie and Depay both passed up opportunities to test Cech early in the second half so Blind made another attacking change - striker Bas Dost on for centre-back Van Dijk.

Netherlands' lack of ingenuity proved costly in the 66th minute as the Van Persie headed a Skalak free-kick into his own goal to compound the hosts' misery.

Huntelaar restored a modicum of respect four minutes later as he climbed above Vaclav Prochazka to nod Sneijder's corner past Cech.

Van Persie then reduced the deficit to a single goal, stabbing a flick-on from Dost beyond Cech with seven minutes remaining.

The damage had already been done, however, with Netherlands finishing fourth in the group while Czech Republic leaped above Iceland to take first place.

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  FULL TIME! Czech Republic battle their way to a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Amsterdam, with the visitors able to scramble their way into top spot in Group A. The hosts, meanwhile, crash out of Euro 2016 before it has even started. Back to the drawing board for Oranje. That's all that we have time for from the ArenA, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
• 90' + 2'

   

  Yellow CardTheodor Gebre Selassie
• 90' + 2'

   

  Lens tries to whip a cross in from the right-hand side, but the ball skids off the surface and out of the danger zone. Van Persie battles his way into the penalty area, but Cech comes off his line to make a scrambling save. Czech Republic keep clearing their lines well.
• 90'

   

  There are three minutes of stoppage time. Some fans have seen enough already.
• 88'

   

  Yellow CardWesley Sneijder
• 88'

   

  Once again, Kalas is in the thick of the action. The Czech defender is hacked down by Sneijder, with the visitors happy to run down the clock and take their time. Only a couple of minutes stand between the hosts and another disappointing qualifying result.
• 86'

   

  SubstitutionJaroslav Plasil Milan Škoda
• 86'

   

  Wide from Kalas! The defender manages to race the length of the pitch to meet a cross from the right-hand side, but can only guide a finish beyond the near upright! Czech Republic are still trying to cause problems on the break.
• 85'

   

  Yellow card for Van Persie! The goalscorer gets a booking for simulation! The substitute sprints into the penalty box, to challenge for a through ball with Kalas! The ex-Chelsea defender appears to catch his opponent, but the match official deems otherwise!
• 84'

   

  Yellow CardRobin van Persie
• 83'

   

  AssistBas Dost
• 83'

   

   

   

  GoalRobin van Persie
  GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! VAN PERSIE MAKES IT 3-2! The experienced striker manages to hold off Kalas and break into the penalty area! Dost flicks on a headed pass for his teammate, with the ex-Arsenal forward able to poke a neat finish past the advancing Cech!
• 83'

   

  Tete slides in to deny Skalak, with Czech Republic winning a corner as a result. Vrba's side barely commit any players forward, with white shirts remaining in defensive positions. With Turkey still drawing 0-0 with Iceland, there's a chance for the away outfit to nick top spot in Group A.
• 82'

   

  Kadlec goes down heavily, after catching an arm to the face from Huntelaar, but the referee deems it to be accidental. The Dutch goalscorer needs to be careful, as he has already been booked for a physical challenge in the air. Kalas makes a timely clearance moments later, coming across to blast a dangerous pass into row Z.
• 80'

   

  Sneijder tries to break down the left flank, with Memphis picked out on the overlap. The Dutch winger curls in a cross, but Gebre Selassie climbs above Lens to head clear. Ten minutes are left in Amsterdam for Oranje to mastermind a famous comeback.
• 78'

   

  Lens is picked out on the right-hand side, but the Sunderland winger can't beat Gebre Selassie. Sneijder lifts a long ball into the penalty area, but Huntelaar is unable to take it under his spell. Kadlec comes across to make a vital interception, forcing the hosts away from his own box.
• 76'

   

  Memphis tries to clip a delivery into the penalty box from the left, but his delivery fails to beat the first man. Moments later, Sneijder tries his luck from the edge of the box, but Cech is able to gather up a tame, bobbling effort.
• 74'

   

  Dost is picked out at the back post, with the Wolfsburg striker able to set a pass to the edge of the box. Van Persie picks up possession, but can only send a looping strike way over the target! Oranje are trying to force a second goal, but they only have a quarter of an hour left to find it.
• 72'

   

  Kalas comes into the game for the away side, with Sural taking his leave from the field of play. Huntelaar is fed in behind the visiting back four, but can only drive into the box and place a finish straight at Cech! That substitution might suggest that Vrba is prepared to sit back for the dying minutes.
• 71'

   

  SubstitutionJosef Šural Tomas Kalas
• 70'

   

  AssistWesley Sneijder
• 70'

   

   

   

  GoalKlaas-Jan Huntelaar
  GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! HUNTELAAR MAKES IT 3-1! The Schalke striker rises well at the near post to nod home a corner delivery, with Cech unable to get anywhere near it. Could a comeback be on for the hosts? They've got enough offensively minded players on the field, that's for sure.
• 69'

   

  SubstitutionAnwar El Ghazi Jeremain Lens
• 69'

   

  Lens is thrown into the game in place of El Ghazi, with the hosts now having made all of their possible changes. Blind has to just trust in his players to turn in a much-improved late performance. The Czech away fans are making plenty of noise.
• 68'

   

  Dost wins a header on the edge of the penalty area, but Skalak makes a good defensive clearance to deny the hosts. Cross after cross is being pumped into the box, but Oranje are still yet to test Cech since the restart. Disappointing from Blind and co.
• 66'

   

   

   

  Own GoalRobin van Persie
  GOOOOOOOOOOAL! VAN PERSIE NETS AN OWN GOAL! Blind makes another scrappy tackle on Skalak, with the former Ajax man treading a very thin line now. The visitors lump a delivery into the penalty area, with the experienced striker planting a cushioned header beyond his own goalkeeper! Oh dear.
• 64'

   

  SubstitutionVirgil van Dijk Bas Dost
• 64'

   

  Less than half an hour remains in Amsterdam, with Oranje desperately pushing some extra men forward in search of a breakthrough goal. Memphis tries to get the better of Kaderabek once again, but the right-back steps out to intervene. Dost comes into the fray for Blind's men.
• 62'

   

  Van Persie tries to turn to shoot on the edge of the box, but is denied the space to do so. Czech Republic are holding out well at the moment, with the Netherlands unable to get in behind their back four. Huntelaar tries to nip in behind Pavelka, but the make-shift defender shields a ball back to Cech.
• 60'

   

  Memphis jinks in from the left-hand side, with the Man United forward sending a powerful effort hurtling over the crossbar! Moments later, the Netherlands attack again, but Huntelaar is unable to get anywhere near a very hopeful lofted pass. Darida tries to scamper into the penalty box, but Wijnaldum gets across well to hack the danger away.
• 58'

   

  Kaderabek whips in a cross from the right-hand side, with Necid challenging for it desperately! Tete covers across well to make an interception, however. Moments later, Blind is penalised for a late tackle on Skalak, with the Dutch defender given his final warning by the referee.
• 56'

   

  Netherlands work the ball out to the right flank, but Kadlec comes out well to deny a cross from Tete. Despite going down to 10 men, Vrba is yet to chop and change anything for Czech Republic. Time is running out slightly for Oranje, who need at least three goals in a little over half an hour.
• 54'

   

  Memphis is picked out by a neat diagonal pass, but the former PSV winger is denied correctly by the offside flag. Moments later, Czech Republic try to break down the other end, but Sural sends a long-range strike over the bar! The goalscorer is felled in the aftermath by a poor tackle from Tete, with the Ajax full-back getting the slightest of touches on the ball. The away side's corner fails to beat the first man.
• 52'

   

  Van Persie is fed the ball by Sneijder, with the former Man United striker able to take down a neat first touch. His second is a swivelling half volley, which Cech gets down well to smother! Moments later, Memphis drives into the penalty area, before ballooning a terrible shot over the crossbar!
• 50'

   

  Sneijder manages to lift a pass into Huntelaar, who flicks a headed pass to Van Persie. The Galatasaray midfielder bombs forward and collects a return ball, but Kadlec clears the visitors' lines. Oranje are struggling to get going, with Cech not worked during the second half.
• 48'

   

  Skalak does well to win a corner from Blind, with the make-shift left-back needing to watch his step since picking up an early booking. Plasil whips in the delivery, but Oranje half clear. Necid tries to pick up the scraps, but Zoet claims above the lone Czech striker.
• 46'

   

  SubstitutionTomas Necid Václav Procházka
• 46'

   

  We are back underway in the second half! Van Persie was introduced before the interval, with the ex-Arsenal forward expected to inspire Oranje to a famous revival in Amsterdam. Three points are all that will save the Netherlands tonight!
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  HALF TIME! Nightmare for the Netherlands! Goals from Kaderabek and Sural have given the visitors a 2-0 lead at the break, with Suchy seeing red just before the interval. Czech Republic have 10 men, but Blind's men are running out of time to stage a three-goal comeback.
• 45' + 1'

   

  El Ghazi is picked out in the penalty area by a lofted pass, with the Ajax winger able to take a neat touch and test Cech with a second-time strike! The linesman's flag is raised, however, with the young wide man caught offside.
• 45'

   

  Wide from Van Persie! The former Man United striker lines up a strike from the edge of the penalty area, but it gets deflected behind for a corner! Netherlands keep the pressure on, with Memphis trying to lift a cross towards the back post, but Czech Republic hack away. Vrba's men are holding on for dear life at the end of the first half.
• 43'

   

   

   

  Red CardMarek Suchy
  RED CARD! SUCHY SEES RED! The central defender picks up a straight dismissal, after sliding through the back of Memphis! The former Feyenoord winger was in on goal, making the referee's decision very easy for him.
• 41'

   

  Yellow CardJiří Skalák
• 41'

   

  Van Persie manages to rob Kadlec of the ball inside the penalty area, but the Fenerbahce striker's eventual cut back is poor! Moments later, Van Dijk is picked out by a corner delivery, but the ex-Celtic defender is only able to plant a powerful header wide of the far upright!
• 39'

   

  SubstitutionJairo Riedewald Robin van Persie
• 39'

   

  Narrowly over five minutes remain in the first half, Van Persie introduced into the fray in place of Riedewald. Blind will revert to full-back, with Wijnaldum pushed into a deeper midfield area. The talismanic striker is allowed to play closer to Huntelaar, with Oranje desperately needing to pull a goal back quickly.
• 37'

   

  Panic stations for the Netherlands! As it stands, they will not even be making the play-off stages of Euro 2016. Turkey versus Iceland is still level at 0-0, but Oranje need to find a few goals within the space of an hour if they are to have any chance of a comeback. Blind's men are in serious trouble.
• 35'

   

  AssistTomas Necid
• 35'

   

   

   

  GoalJosef Šural
  GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! SURAL MAKES IT 2-0! The wide man manages to bustle his way into the penalty area, before stabbing a low finish inside the near post and into the back of the net! Gebre Selassie picks out Necid, who finds the goalscorer with a pass into the box. Van Dijk is unable to dispossess him, with Zoet failing to keep out his eventual effort!
• 33'

   

  The visitors have been defending very well, with their deepest midfielder dropping into the back four to ensure that the Czech Republic have a numerical advantage at all times against Huntelaar and his supporting cast. The fact that Van Persie is warming up, shows the lack of creativity from Oranje!
• 32'

   

  Van Persie is sent out to warm up for the home side, with the experienced striker getting a good reception from the hosts' supporters. Netherlands have had much more of the ball than their opponents, but they've been unable to do anything with it.
• 30'

   

  Yellow CardDaley Blind
• 30'

   

  Daley Blind picks up a yellow card for a scrappy tackle on Sural, with the Man United midfielder infuriated by the referee's decision. Nothing is going Oranje's way at the moment, with Czech Republic able to press high upfield to combat the hosts' slow build-up play. Memphis, El Ghazi and Huntelaar are being kept relatively quiet.
• 28'

   

  Netherlands win themselves a corner on the right flank, but Cech gathers the delivery with ease. Sural counters, with the wide man scampering to the byline well. Bruma can't hold up the Czech winger, but his eventual cross is cleared behind. Tete hacks away the set piece. The hosts aren't responding well to going behind!
• 26'

   

  The visitors now have a lead to defend, with Danny Blind having to inspire his side to a rather impressive comeback this evening. Fortunately for Oranje, the deadlock is yet to be broken between Turkey and Iceland. Vrba's men in white can just sit back and absorb pressure for the remaining minutes.
• 24'

   

  AssistJiří Skalák
• 24'

   

   

   

  GoalPavel Kadeřábek
  GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! KADERABEK OPENS THE SCORING IN AMSTERDAM! The right-back marauds his way down the flank, before cutting inside and into the penalty area! He places a composed finish over Zoet and inside the far post! A lovely pass from Skalak found the goalscorer, who waits for the goalkeeper to go down before unleashing his lethal effort!
• 22'

   

  The opening minutes have been competitive and hard fought, but chances have been admittedly few and far between. Both goalkeepers have had to make easy stops at their near posts, with Zoet called into action once again to make an easy claim ahead of the awaiting Czech striker.
• 20'

   

  Yellow CardKlaas-Jan Huntelaar
• 20'

   

  Kadlec gives away the ball, due to a bad pass, but Netherlands' attempted counter is quickly snuffed out. Sural then tries to overlap down the left-hand side, but Zoet is alert to the danger and mops up. Huntelaar picks up a booking moments later, for a fierce aerial challenge on Darida. The Czech midfielder has really been in the wars thus far.
• 18'

   

  Van Dijk wins a good header over Necid, with Oranje able to build from the back as a result. Sneijder opens play out to the left flank, with Depay able to wrongfoot Kaderabek! The Man United winger whips in a good cross, which Kadlec flicks behind for a corner. Cech half clears the resulting delivery.
• 16'

   

  Blind won't be too pleased with his side's performance thus far, as the Netherlands need an early goal to stand themselves in good stead. El Ghazi and Sneijder both could and probably should have been able to rigorously test Cech in the early minutes.
• 14'

   

  Huntelaar has looked very isolated so far, with Czech Republic growing into the game gradually. Plenty of white shirts are piling forward, with Necid finally getting a bit of support. Skalak breaks to the right byline, before sliding back an intelligent ball, but Plasil's first-time shot from a tight angle can only sting the palms of Zoet.
• 12'

   

  Sural works his way to the right byline, before setting back a pass to Darida. The Hertha Berlin midfielder tries his luck from a tight angle, but can't hit the target! Zoet is yet to make a save, with Netherlands able to limit the visitors to very few opportunities thus far.
• 10'

   

  El Ghazi swings a cross in from the right-hand side, which zips its way towards the back post. Sneijder takes a shot first time, but can't keep his body over the ball! His effort balloons into the stands with Cech left looking rather relieved.
• 8'

   

  Czech Republic haven't really managed to get out of their own half, with the Netherlands pegging back the visitors as it stands. Huntelaar gives away a free kick for a push on Kadlec, with Vrba's men able to load the box as a result. Plasil sends in a fizzing shot, but Sneijder makes a timely clearance.
• 6'

   

  Depay jinks in from the left flank, before blasting a terrible long-range effort over the bar from range. Darida goes down in a heap off the ball, with the former Freiburg midfielder falling awkwardly on the base off his back after challenging for a header.
• 4'

   

  The hosts continue to monopolise possession, with Wijnaldum found in a central area by a cross from Depay! The Newcastle midfielder can only see a header deflected over the bar for the corner, with Cech capable of claiming Sneijder's resulting delivery. The home outfit are in control at the moment.
• 2'

   

  El Ghazi goes close! The hosts move the ball from left to right brilliantly, finding the Ajax man in space on the edge of the box! The Dutch winger unleashes a low drive, but can only direct it straight at Cech! That could easily have been an early opener for Oranje.
• 1'

   

  We are underway in the first half in Amsterdam! The Netherlands need a result, whether it be to save national pride or to squeeze their way into the play-off round of Euro 2016 qualifying.
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  Czech Republic substitutes: Prochazka, Kopic, Novak, Skoda, Koubek, Krejci, Kalas, Petrzela, Vaclik, Frydek Jr.
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  Czech Republic starting line-up (4-5-1): Cech; Kaderabek, Suchy, Kadlec, Gebre Selassie; Skalak, Darida, Pavelka, Plasil, Sural; Necid.
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  Netherlands substitutes: Vermeer, Rekik, Kongolo, Bazoer, Dost, Van Persie, Afellay, Van der Wiel, Elia, Anita, Lens, Stekelenburg.
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  Netherlands starting line-up (4-3-3): Zoet; Tete, Bruma, Van Dijk, Riedewald; Wijnaldum, Blind, Sneijder; El Ghazi, Huntelaar, Depay.
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  TEAM NEWS: Theodor Gebre Selassie comes in at left-back for the away outfit, with Jaroslav Plasil slotting into the midfield five. Josef Ural and Jiri Skalak should be deployed out wide, with the customary presence of Vladimir Darida in the centre of the park. Michael Kadlec adds some experience into the back four, with his 30 years of age.
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  TEAM NEWS: Danny Blind makes one change from the side that beat Kazakhstan 2-1, with Tim Krul replaced by Jeroen Zoet in goal for the home team. Otherwise, it's business as usual. Georginio Wijnaldum and Daley Blind link up with veteran performer Wesley Sneijder in midfield, with the experienced Klaas-Jan Huntelaar leading the line. Young talents Anwar El Ghazi and Memphis Depay figure in wide areas this evening.
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  I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from the Amsterdam ArenA, in what is a huge night for Dutch football. Oranje need three points to overtake Turkey in the group, with the aforementioned nation facing Iceland this evening. Given that Iceland have already qualified for Euro 2016, things aren't looking too positive for the Netherlands. The Czech Republic could see themselves top Group A with a victory tonight.
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  Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Czech Republic's journey to face the Netherlands, in the final instalment of European Championship qualification action. Group A currently sees the visitors sit in second place, with the hosts needing to pick up a win tonight to stand any chance of heading into the play-off stages of the tournament which will be held in France next summer. Their future isn't in their own hands.