The Netherlands U19s began their UEFA European U19 Championship qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Kazakhstan U19 on November 15, 2025. Despite being heavy favorites, the Dutch side was pushed all the way by a determined Kazakh team in an entertaining encounter. The Netherlands took an early lead through a well-worked team move, but Kazakhstan stunned the hosts with an equalizer just before halftime. The Dutch pressure told in the second half, however, as they regained the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the area. Kazakhstan continued to threaten on the counter-attack but could not find a second equalizer. This result gave the Netherlands a vital three points in a competitive group, while Kazakhstan's spirited performance offered positives despite the defeat. The Dutch manager acknowledged the difficulty of the match, stating his team had to earn the victory.