Kazakhstan U-19 fall 2–1 to Netherlands in EURO 2026 qualifying

The U-19 team, coached by Kirill Keker, pllayed their second match against the hosts of Group 1 – the Netherlands national team. The match ended with a 2:1 victory for the hosts.

The only goal for the Kazakhstan team was scored by Aldiyar Nurgali from a penalty in the 86th minute.

It is also worth noting that the rivals missed their penalty in the 72nd minute.Tobias van den Elshout’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper of the Kazakhstan U-19 team – Sherkhan Kalmurza.

In the Group 1 standings, the Netherlands lead with 6 points. Kazakhstan and Ireland share second place with 3 points each. Cyprus gets zero points.

The final match of the main qualification stage for the Kazakhstan U-19 team will be played on November 18 against Cyprus.

Netherlands U-19 2:1 Kazakhstan U-19 

Goals: Thomas 27, Johnson 32 – Nurgali 86 (pen)

Missed penalty: Tobias van den Elshout 72

Bookings: Akylbaev 34, Zheksenbek 51, Toleukhan 87

Netherlands U-19: van der Velde (GK), Oldenstam (van der Lans 80), Johnson, Bouwman, Jetten, Koller (van den Elshout 61), El-Harmouz, van den Berg (C), Gurbuz (Messori 61), Kluivert (Krijveld 69), Thomas (Bahati 69)

Substitutes: Zon (GK), Manuhutu, Vianello

Head coach: Adil Ramzi

Kazakhstan U-19: Kalmurza (GK), Kalikulov, Kaliev, Bazarbaev, Tashpulatov, Akylbaev (Petrik 46), Zheksenbek (Torebek 69), Abish (Nazarov 69), Tuyakbaev (C) (Toleukhan 61), Bekbolat (Birkurmanov 61), Nurgali

Substitutes: Reimov (GK), Sagyn, Bakytzhanov

Head coach: Kirill Keker

Referees: Bence Sonka, Norbert Bornemissa (both – Hungary), Bartosz Heinige, Damian Kos (both – Poland)

15.11.2025, Sportpark Wondersweide, Oldenzaal, Netherlands