Netherlands overwhelm Czechia 36–6 to complete perfect Group E campaign

IKF European Korfball Championship 2026 | Group Phase 2 | 21 October 2026

The Netherlands closed the second group phase with a dominant 36–6 victory over hosts Czechia in their final Group E match. The result confirmed the Dutch side’s place at the top of the group with a perfect record and secured second place for Czechia, completing the semi-final line-up for the following day.

The reigning European and world champions controlled the contest from the opening minutes, building a decisive lead through clinical finishing from a variety of distances. Danielle Boadi and Fleur Hoek each scored five goals, while Alwin Out, Annelie de Korte, Harjan Visscher and Wobbe Ran Faber added four apiece. Czechia managed only six goals in reply and were unable to disrupt the Dutch rhythm as the Netherlands produced a high-scoring, disciplined performance across all four quarters.

With Group Phase 2 now complete, both teams advance to the knockout stage. The Netherlands, as Group E winners, will face Germany in one semi-final, while Czechia meet Belgium in the other. The winners will contest the final, with the losers meeting for the bronze medal. The Netherlands will look to maintain their momentum and continue their pursuit of another European title, while hosts Czechia aim to raise their level against Belgium and remain competitive in the semi-finals.

The cross-matches and semi-finals take place on 22 October, with the final European ranking and medal places still to be decided.