Jong Oranje secures Euro playoffs after late win
Jong Oranje reached the European Championship qualifying playoffs after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-0 on Tuesday.
Jong Oranje reached the European Championship qualifying playoffs after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-0 on Tuesday.
Driving the news: The Dutch squad needed a victory in Doetinchem alongside dropped points by Israel against Norway to claim second place. A late equaliser by Norway in Stavanger produced a 1-1 draw, lifting the Netherlands above Israel in the standings.
Key moments:
- Visiting goalkeeper Amil Siljevic kept the match scoreless until substitute Aymen Sliti found the net in the 70th minute.
- Lequincio Zeefuik doubled the lead before substitute Devin Haen added two late goals to confirm the result.
The big picture: Advancing to the final tournament in Albania and Serbia keeps the team in contention for the 2028 Olympic Games, which will award berths to the top three European finishers.
What is next: Jong Oranje will learn their two-legged November playoff opponent during Friday's draw, with possible matchups including Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Turkey, and Czech Republic.
