Match report
NILAI, Malaysia – 12 August 2026 – The Netherlands U21 made a powerful start to the second group phase of the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2026, cruising to a 30–3 victory over Germany at the N9 Arena.
The Dutch once again demonstrated the attacking quality and defensive intensity that have marked their campaign in Malaysia. From the opening exchanges, the Netherlands controlled possession, created a steady flow of chances and kept Germany under sustained pressure.
Germany battled hard and showed determination throughout, but found it difficult to break through a disciplined Dutch defence. The Netherlands steadily extended their advantage and maintained their high tempo until the final whistle.
The result strengthens the Netherlands’ position in the battle for the medals as the competition enters its decisive phase. Having already produced a series of commanding performances in the opening group stage, the Dutch will now look to carry this momentum into their remaining second-phase fixtures.
For Germany, the match provided another valuable test against one of the tournament favourites, with the focus now turning to their next opportunity to challenge for a place in the knockout stages.
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