The Netherlands' miserable European Championship qualifying campaign came to an end with a 3-2 defeat to the Czech Republic on Tuesday, meaning the nation who finished third at the 2014 World Cup will not take part in Euro 2016.
Pavel Kaderabek opened the scoring in the 24th minute after cutting down the right flank, and 11 minutes later Josef Sural made it 2-0 with a goal from close range. There was hope for the Dutch as Marek Suchy was sent off for the Czechs shortly before half-time, but it was extinguished when Robin van Persie comically headed into his own net in the second half.
Consolation goals from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Van Persie were not enough as the defeat meant the Dutch finished fourth in Group A with four wins, a draw and five losses.
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