Czech Republic has already clinched their ticket to France 2016. Netherlands needs a win and a loss from Turkey so they can advance to play-offs.

It is do or die for the Netherlands as they host Czech Republic in the last game of the group stage qualifers towards the Euro 2016 in France. A loss would send Netherlands home, while a win could give them some hope in case Turkey losses against Iceland. 

Danny Blind knows really well how dangerous their situation is like. They can't afford to lose another game, something they did not see coming after finishing third in the most recent World Cup. With a new coach, things have not been so good but also the competition is stepping their game up. 

In nine games, Netherlands has four wins, one draw and four losses. Three of those defeats came away from home, while the only one in Dutch territory against Iceland that ended a 34-game unbeaten streak. While getting in through play-offs is their only option, the Dutch fans want that and the players also. 

The team has scored 15 goals and received 11 in their nine games, just two more that Robert Lewandowski by himself. Their leading scorer has been Klaas Jan-Huntelaar with four goals so far. The scary part of the story is that in two games as a coach, Blind has not added a single point, fearing the worst for the Dutch side.

The big question is trying to guess if the Czech Republic will play defensively or trying to win the game. They know they don't need to worry about much as they already have a ticket for the big tournament. Last time they faced Netherlands in their territory, they won 2-1 with a last-minute goal from Vaclav Pilar.

Czech Republic has ten wins against Netherlands in 19 matches played among both sides. Netherlands has only won five times.  It's been 31 years since the Dutch side has missed the final Euro tournament. The pressure is on Blind's men to perform as good as they can, while the other team can destroy the hopes of a whole nation. 

It seems like mission impossible for the Netherlands to win even considering the fact they are playing at home. The visitors have won five of their last six Euro Qualifiers games away from home. They have only lost one out of four games this season playing outside their turf and scored 16 goals throughout the competition.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Netherlands 2 - 3 Czech Republic

October 13, 2015 2:45pmAmsterdam ArenA (Amsterdam)

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