Netherlands U21 vs Belgium U21, 2026 U21 International Friendly

· Under-21 International Friendly
Netherlands U21
  • 13': Devin Haen
  • 37': Ayoub Oufkir
FT
2 - 1
Belgium U21
  • 74': Norman Bassette

About

Netherlands U21 are hosting Belgium U21 at Covebo Stadium - De Koel, Venlo, Netherlands, starting on . The match is a part of the Under-21 International Friendly.

Match Timeline

  • 13': Devin Haen (Netherlands U21) Goal at 13'
  • 37': Ayoub Oufkir (Netherlands U21) Goal at 37'
  • 45': Niek Schiks (Netherlands U21) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Kjell Peersman (Belgium U21) Substitution at 45'
  • 58': Jorthy Mokio (Belgium U21) Substitution at 58'
  • 59': Arthur Piedfort (Belgium U21) Substitution at 59'
  • 59': Norman Bassette (Belgium U21) Substitution at 59'
  • 59': Romeo Vermant (Belgium U21) Substitution at 59'
  • 67': Lamare Bogarde (Netherlands U21) Substitution at 67'
  • 67': Ernest Poku (Netherlands U21) Substitution at 67'
  • 70': Nicolas Verkooijen (Belgium U21) Substitution at 70'
  • 74': Norman Bassette (Belgium U21) Goal at 74'
  • 79': Joseph Nonge (Belgium U21) Substitution at 79'
  • 83': Lequincio Zeefuik (Netherlands U21) Substitution at 83'

Statistics

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12 Fouls 12
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
3 Corner Kicks 6
5 Saves 2
59.2 Possession 40.8
8 SHOTS 21
3 ON GOAL 7
0.4 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
0 Accurate Passes 0
0 Passes 0
0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
3 Blocked Shots 5
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: Under-21 International Friendly

Venue: Covebo Stadium - De Koel
Location: Venlo, Netherlands
Attendance: 5,000

Line-Ups

NED Netherlands U21 (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Bernt Klaverboer (GK)
3 Dies Janse
4 Thijmen Blokzijl
5 Sam De Grand
2 Elijah Dijkstra
6 Tristan Gooijer
8 Tygo Land
10 Thom Van Bergen
9 Devin Haen
11 Ayoub Oufkir
7 Jaden Slory
Netherlands U21 Substitutes:
Ezechiel Banzuzi, Sami Ouaissa, Lamare Bogarde, Rav van den Berg, Jorg Schreuders, Niek Schiks, Lequincio Zeefuik, Mats Rots, Tom De Graaff, Gjivai Zechiël, Ernest Poku.

BEL Belgium U21 (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
12 Martin Delavalée (GK)
3 Jorne Spileers
22 Josué Ndenge
5 Matteo Dams
16 Denzel De Roeve
10 Stanis Idumbo
6 Mathis Servais
18 Arthur Vermeeren
19 Robin Mirisola
20 Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
7 Julien Duranville
Belgium U21 Substitutes:
Norman Bassette, Nicolas Verkooijen, Kjell Peersman, Arthur Piedfort, Joseph Nonge, Jorthy Mokio, Mike Penders, Kyriani Sabbe, Romeo Vermant, Matte Smets.

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