Jong the Oranje's chance at the U21 European Championship shrinks after a draw and rivals' wins

Young Orange sees the chances of qualifying for the Under‑21 European Championship getting smaller after they drew against Young Norway in Deventer last Friday, while Young Norway and Young Israel both won on Tuesday.

The draw means that the men coached by national team manager Michael Reiziger no longer have their fate in their own hands; a victory for Young Israel over Young Norway would secure Israel’s qualification.

Young Israel already has one win to its name, as Young Slovenia were beaten 2‑3. Elsewhere, Young Norway secured a convincing 6‑1 victory over Young Bosnia and Herzegovina.

If Young Israel defeat Young Norway, they will qualify directly for the Under‑21 European Championship. If that does not happen, Young Orange can still secure the European title with two consecutive wins. There are players here that you think might make it to Orange. In terms of potential: look at Read, Mats Rots, Gjivai Zechiël and Smit… It would not be surprising if they get chances with Orange in the coming years. Then this cannot happen. You get completely fed up with this eleven. Lousy football. This cannot be like this, this is not good.