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93'

The match is over, Belgium and the Netherlands split units.

June 21, 2023 12:52 PM ET

89'

Good defensive intervention, preventing Belgium from scoring.

June 21, 2023 12:49 PM ET

83'

Good intervention by the goalkeeper after Mijnans' header into the goal.

June 21, 2023 12:43 PM ET

75'

Balikwisha's shot is blocked by the goalkeeper.

June 21, 2023 12:34 PM ET

68'

Change from the Netherlands. Maatsen replaces Summerville.

June 21, 2023 12:30 PM ET

61'

A back-and-forth match, both Belgium and the Netherlands are looking to get their hands on the ball.

June 21, 2023 12:30 PM ET

54'

Balikwisha looks for the rival goal insistently.

June 21, 2023 12:29 PM ET

46'

Belgium changes. Patris and Vertessen are replaced by Ange-Balikwisha and Siquet.

June 21, 2023 12:28 PM ET

45'

Actions are resumed on the property.

June 21, 2023 12:27 PM ET

45+1'

At the end of the first half, the score remains goalless.

June 21, 2023 11:48 AM ET

43'

Goalkeeper! Openda arrived with danger, sent a shot, but the goalkeeper ended up avoiding the fall of his goal.

June 21, 2023 11:45 AM ET

38'

Belgium appeared with a shot from Vertessen, but the ball went wide.

June 21, 2023 11:41 AM ET

33'

Maduro's shot ends up going over the goal.

June 21, 2023 11:35 AM ET

25'

Belgium seeks to avoid the dangerous arrivals of the Netherlands, the team fails to keep the opposing team away.

June 21, 2023 11:29 AM ET

17'

A powerful shot from the Dutch ends up going over the goal.

June 21, 2023 11:20 AM ET

9'

The game was quite lively, with both teams looking for the opponent's goal.

June 21, 2023 11:18 AM ET

0'

The actions start at the stadium.

June 21, 2023 11:09 AM ET

Netherlands: LineUp

B. Verbruggen: M. van de Ven, J. van Hecke, D. Rensch; Q. Maduro, R. Gravenberch, K. Taylor, Q. Hertman; C. Summerville, B. Brobbey, J. Ekkenlenkamp.

June 21, 2023 11:08 AM ET

Belgium: LineUp

M. Vandervoordt; L. Patris, K. De Winter, Z. Debast, M. De Cuyper; M. Meita, E. Matazo, N. Raskin; Y. Vertessen, L. Openda,C. De Ketelaere.

June 21, 2023 11:07 AM ET

To the court

Both teams are already on the field warming up before kickoff.

June 21, 2023 10:51 AM ET

Present

Belgium is already at the stadium, looking for their first three points and a great match.

June 21, 2023 10:46 AM ET

Arrived

The Netherlands have already arrived at the stadium, they will go all out to win this first match and start off in the right way.

June 21, 2023 10:41 AM ET

With everything!

Georgia's fans have already gathered at the stadium to support both teams as they look to get off on the right foot.

June 21, 2023 10:36 AM ET

First duel

This will be the debut of both teams in the competition, so they will be looking for a great game and give happiness to their fans.

June 21, 2023 10:31 AM ET

It won't be long now!

Less than an hour to go before this important match kicks off, a great game is expected.

June 21, 2023 10:26 AM ET

Watch out for this

In the last edition, the Netherlands had ten wins, three draws and one loss, and will be looking to continue their good form in the group stage.

June 21, 2023 10:21 AM ET

What a lot of data!

In their last European Championship, the U21s won 10 times, lost four times and drew three times, so they will be looking to make a big splash this time around.

June 21, 2023 10:16 AM ET

Stay tuned for Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 coverage of Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21

In a few moments we'll share with you the starting rosters for Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 live, as well as the latest information from the Mikheil Meskhi Sakhelobis Stadium. Watch every minute of the match online at VAVEL.

June 21, 2023 10:11 AM ET

Channels for Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 online

The match will be broadcast on TUDN.

Belgium U-21 vs Netherlands U-21 can be tuned in from the channels on TUDN App.

If you want to watch the match online, VAVEL USA is your best option.

June 21, 2023 10:06 AM ET

What time is Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 matchday 1 of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship?

This is the kickoff time for the Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 match on June 20, 2023 in several countries:

Argentina: 12:00 noon

Bolivia: 12:00 noon

Brazil: 12:00 noon

Chile: 12:00 noon

Colombia: 12:00 noon

Ecuador: 10:00 a.m.

Spain: 08:00 hours

United States: 12:00 noon PT and 2:00 p.m. ET

Mexico: 10:00 a.m.

Paraguay: 10:00 a.m.

Peru: 10:00 a.m.

Uruguay: 13:00 hours

Venezuela: 11:00 a.m.

Japan: 11:00 a.m.

India: 09:00 hours 

Nigeria: 10:00 a.m.

South Africa: 10:00 a.m.

Australia: 10:00 a.m.

United Kingdom ET: 10:00 a.m.

June 21, 2023 10:01 AM ET

Netherlands Statement

Jacky Mathijssen spoke ahead of the match: "We will be playing in the capital, Tbilisi. In terms of logistics, it's not a bad thing. If we find a good place, we can prepare perfectly ".

"Now we have to move on. We have to be ready in eight months. For me, the important thing will be to present the best possible selection and motivated people. I hope to see the same mentality and the same grinta that I saw in the decisive match in Denmark. With that, we have a chance, we can do something big.

 

"We expected that. We will play against the best teams in Europe, like the Netherlands and Portugal, and Georgia, which is the host country, which is always special.

June 21, 2023 9:56 AM ET

How is Netherlands U-21 coming along?

Netherlands comes into this match after playing three friendlies, in two of these they drew and in one they won, the team will be looking to emerge victorious in this match.

June 21, 2023 9:51 AM ET

How does Belgium U-21 arrive?

Belgium's category arrives to this match after beating Israel two goals to zero in a very interesting match, the team will be looking for a victory in their first match.

June 21, 2023 9:46 AM ET

Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 will be played at Mikheil Meskhi Sakhelobis Stadium.

Belgium U-21 vs Netherlands U-21 will be played at the Mikheil Meskhi Sakhelobis Stadium, located in Tbilisi, Georgia.

June 21, 2023 9:41 AM ET

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers!

Welcome to the Belgium U21 vs Netherlands U21 commentary of Matchday 1 of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The match will take place at the Mikheil Meskhi Sakhelobis Stadium at 12:00.

June 21, 2023 9:36 AM ET
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