He topped Group C with an overall record, although all three victories took place at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena, with hopes of dramatically sending his countrymen into ‘orange fever’.
still Netherlands They will be wary of what happens next at Budapest’s Puskas Arena on Sunday, especially if they underestimate their opponents.
it was a mistake they made euro The 2016 qualification was lost both at home and away to the Czechs and failed to make it to the tournament in France.
It was the same in the 2004 final when the Czechs came down two goals to defeat the Dutch 3–2 in a last-gance win in the group stage in Portugal.
Dutch captain Georginio Wijnaldum moved quickly this week to dispel any notion that he saw the Czechs as inferior opposition.
“Everyone has seen Germany against Hungary, right? We are looking at the Czech Republic as a top country and thus leading the game,” he said.
Impressive record of check in euros has been reduced. Not only have they qualified for every tournament since 1996, but have gone past the group stage four times. They were runners-up in 1996, made the semi-finals in 2004 and the last eight in 2012.
Czech coach Jaroslav Silhavi has an energetic side, looking for opportunities at high pressure and ball turnover and counter-attack.
In Patrick Schick they have an in-form striker with three goals so far in the tournament, including a surprise effort from near the halfway line against Scotland in their opening game.
But a miraculous finish did not come in the summer and Silhavi complained about their poor finishing after the last game against England, a 1–0 loss at Wembley.
The Dutch, however, remain favorites with Memphis Depay and Daniel Malen providing an exciting new combination in the attack with midfield runners Wijnaldum and Frankie de Jong.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt has recovered from a groin injury and has been adequately prepared for Virgil van Dijk’s absence in the last four.
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