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

BEL		NED
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

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.

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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