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Netherlands 2-3 Czech Republic: Dutch miss out on Euros

Netherlands fell to the Czech Republic in its final Euro 2016 qualifier in Amsterdam, meaning it will take no part in France.

Netherlands failed to book a place in the playoff stage of Euro 2016 qualifying following a 3-2 defeat at home to 10-man Czech Republic.

Danny Blind's side needed to win its final Group A fixture and hope Iceland beat Turkey in order to finish in third place, but was unable to do their part and Fatih Terim's men won in Konya anyway.

After a positive start from the hosts, Pavel Kaderabek and Josef Sural fired Czech Republic into a two-goal lead inside 35 minutes, drawing jeers from the Amsterdam Arena crowd.