Both Dutch U16 teams have reached the semifinals of the 8 Nations tournament in Houten. The Girls U16 defeated Spain 2-0 on Wednesday in the final pool game. The Boys U16 needed a win over England and did just that. It became 3-2 for the Dutch team.
The Girls U16 will play Belgium on Friday for a spot in the finals. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. The Boys U16 play two hours later in semi-final against Spain.
Results and program MU16
| Date | Time | Team | Team | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | 3:30 pm | Ireland | Netherlands | 0-5 |
| July 14 | 2:00 p.m. | Germany | Netherlands | 6-2 |
| July 16 | 4:00 pm | Netherlands | Spain | 2-0 |
| July 18 | 10:00 a.m. | Belgium | Netherlands |
Final ranking Pool MU16
| Played | Points | For | Against | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Germany* | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 2.Netherlands* | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 3.Spain | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 4.Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
*to semifinals
Duel for the ball during Orange U16-Spain U16 during the 8 Nations in Houten. Photo: Willem Vernes
Results and program JU16
| Date | Time | Team | Team | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Ireland | Netherlands | 3-3 |
| July 14 | 4:00 p.m. | Netherlands | Germany | 1-2 |
| July 16 | 18:00 | Netherlands | England | 3-2 |
| July 18 | 12:00 p.m. | Spain | Netherlands |
Final standings Pool JU16
| Played | Points | Before | Against | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Germany* | 3 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
| 3.Netherlands* | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 3.England | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 4.Ireland | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
*to semifinals
Joy at Boys U16 after a goal against England in the final pool match of the 8 Nations in Houten. Photo: Willem Vernes
by Hockey.nl
