Jong Oranje beat Slovenia and keep hopes alive for the U21 Euros

Jong Oranje won their U21 Euros qualifier against Slovenia, securing a 4-2 victory in Maribor. Thanks to this win, Michael Reiziger's side keeps its hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive, but no longer has its destiny in its own hands, according to several Dutch media outlets.

A clean win away from home

According to Voetbalnieuws, the young Dutch players did what was required against their Slovenian counterparts. The 4-2 scoreline in favour of Michael Reiziger's team keeps the dream of Euro qualification alive. The match took place in Maribor, as also noted by FCUpdate.

A qualification that now depends on others

According to FCUpdate, Jong Oranje can continue to dream of a spot in the U21 Euros thanks to this success. However, the outlet specifies that qualification is no longer in the Dutch team's hands. This situation is confirmed by the other sources, all of which emphasise that Michael Reiziger's side did the necessary by winning.

The role of Kees Smit

Voetbalzone highlighted Kees Smit's performance in this match. The outlet's headline states that Jong Oranje won this high-scoring game and that the European dream remains alive, particularly thanks to this player. The other sources do not explicitly mention his contribution, but his name is cited as a key element of this victory.

An uncertain outcome

All three media outlets agree that this victory is not enough to guarantee qualification. It will now be necessary to rely on the results of other teams to determine whether the Netherlands will participate in the U21 Euros. The next deadline is not specified in the available sources.