The Dutch Juniors started the European Championship on Thursday with a draw. The team of national coach Michael Traveler played moderately in the first group match against Finland, but saved a point in the Slovak Kosice: 2-2.
The Dutch Juniors created the first chances via Noah Ohio, but was 2-0 behind within half an hour. Casper Terho opened the score for the Finns in the 25th minute. He benefited from weak defending of the Netherlands, cut out Ryan Flamingo and shot in the right corner.
Three minutes later, Finland doubled the lead. Youri Regeer was childishly put off the ball at the height of the center line, after which Topi Keskinen could finish outlaw.
The Juniors were lost after the two goals of the Finns, but after the break went looking for the connection goal. Million Manhoef and Flamingo left the first chances in the second half.
But after an hour it was hit. Substitute Luciano Valente tried it from the edge of the penalty kick area and shot in the left corner.
Invalers lead the Jong Oranje to a draw
The Dutch Juniors then went on the hunt for the equalizer and seemed to be heading for a defeat. But in the third minute of the injury time, Ernest Poku saved a point. The substitute was played by Valente and shot in the right corner.
Due to the draw, the Dutch Juniors are third in group D. Denmark, which earlier in the day thanks to an assist from Ajax defender Anton Gaaei with 3-2 of Ukraine, won the lead.
The Dutch Juniors will play in the next group match against Denmark on Sunday. The team of traveler closes the group stage against Ukraine on Wednesday.
Jong Oranje started the European Championship on Thursday with a draw. The team of coach Michael traveler Played Poorly in the First Group Match Against Finland, But Salvaged A Point in Kosice, Slovakia: 2-2.
Young Orange Created the First Chances Through Noah Ohio, But Were Down 2-0 Within Half An Hour. Casper Terho Opened the scoring for the fins in the 25th minute. He took advantage of weak defending from the Netherlands, cut out ryan flamingo and shot into the right corner.
Three minutes later, Finland Doubled the Lead. Youri reign was Easily Dispossessessed of the Ball near the Halfway Line, after which topi keskinen was able to finish freely.
The Juniors Lost Their Way After the Two Goals from the Finns, But Went in Search of a Connecting Goal After The Break. Million Manhoef and Flamingo Missed the First Chances in the Second Half.
But after just under an hour, it happened. Substitute Luciano Valente Tried from the Edge of the Penalty Area and Shot Into The Left Corner.
Substitutions Lead Jong Oranje To Draw
Jong Oranje then gets used in search of the equalizer and seemed to be heading for a defeat. But in the third minute of Injury Time, Ernest Poku Saved a Point. The substitute was played in by Valente and Shot Into the Right Corner.
Due to the Draw, the Dutch Juniors is Third in Group D. Denmark, which Earlier in the day won 3-2 Against Ukraine, Partly thanks to an assist from Ajax Defender Anton Gaaei, is in The Lead.
Young Orange Will Play Against Denmark in the Next Group Match on Sunday. Traveler’s Team Will Conclude the Group Stage on Wednesday Against Ukraine.