Date: 11-06-2000
Stage: first round
Place: AMSTERDAM
Running time: 96 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (10)
Commentary: MULTI : italian/spanish/cech/english
My rating: ***
Notes: Seedorf, Davids, Bergkamp, Kluivert, Poborsky, Nedved, Rosicky
MATCH SUMMARY
Sunday, 11 June 2000, 20:45
ArenA Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Attendance: 50,800
Meteo: Clear evening, mild conditions, 16°C
NETHERLANDS
Edwin van der Sar
Frank de Boer (c)
Michael Reiziger
Jaap Stam
Phillip Cocu
Edgar Davids
Clarence Seedorf
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Bolo Zenden
Dennis Bergkamp
Patrick Kluivert
Coach: Frank Rijkaard (NED)
36′ Giovanni van Bronckhorst
89′ Frank de Boer
56′ ↓Clarence Seedorf ↑Ronald de Boer
74′ ↓Jaap Stam ↑Bert Konterman
77′ ↓Bolo Zenden ↑Marc Overmars
CZECH REPUBLIC
Pavel Srníček
Petr Gabriel
Karel Rada
Tomáš Repka
Radoslav Látal
Pavel Nedvěd (c)
Jiří Němec
Karel Poborský
Tomáš Rosický
Vladimír Smicer
Jan Koller
Coach: Jozef Chovanec (CZE)
22′ Pavel Nedvěd
48′ Karel Poborský
66′ Tomáš Repka
69′ ↓Radoslav Látal ↑Radek Bejbl
82′ ↓Vladimír Smicer ↑Pavel Kuka
90′ ↓Pavel Nedvěd ↑Vratislav Lokvenc
Referee: Pierluigi Collina (ITA)
Goals:
90′ Frank de Boer (p) NED
Match overview
Netherlands secured a dramatic last-minute victory over Czech Republic in Amsterdam. The co-hosts dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Czech defense, with Pavel Nedvěd hitting the woodwork twice for the visitors. Deep into stoppage time, Ronald de Boer was fouled in the penalty area, allowing his brother Frank to convert from the spot and give the Oranje a winning start.
Trivia
This match was notable for the outstanding performance of Pavel Nedvěd, who was named man of the match despite being on the losing side. The Czech midfielder’s display highlighted his exceptional talent, and his team’s unlucky defeat came after striking the woodwork multiple times in a thrilling encounter.
