The group stage appears to be the end point for the Dutch futsal players. In a nerve-racking match, the match against Serbia was lost. 1,250 fans saw the Dutch go down 3-2 in the Ziggo Dome.
The Netherlands seemed to be sitting on roses after a strong opening phase. The Orange took the lead after just over two minutes of play via Jordany Martinus. In the 22nd minute, the team of national coach Max Tjaden even made it 2-0 thanks to an own goal by the Serbs.
Serbia made the connection goal through defender Rajcevic and the Orange fell behind in the initial phase after the break. within a minute the Serbs scored twice via Ramic and Stojcevski. Just before time, the Orange had an excellent chance to equalize. Saïd Bouzambou decorated a penalty and then went behind the ball himself. However, the former Hovocubo player shot wide over the post.
After a blood-curdling final phase, in which the Orange needed a goal to get through to the quarterfinals, the liberating goal did fall. However, just after the buzzer, which resulted in the Orange losing 3-2. As a result, the European Championship ends in the group stage in their own country.
