Euroborg successfully stages the UEFA Under-21 final
GRONINGEN, 23rd of June 2007
After 3 group matches, the Euroborg stadium successfully staged the UEFA under-21 final on June 23rd. In a sold out stadium 20,000 spectators, including UEFA President Michel Platini, witnessed The Netherlands beating Serbia 4-1. Twelve months after their triumph in Portugal the Dutch side prolonged their title as European Champions under-21, the first home team ever to win the championship.
Euroborg stadium, managed by The Stadium Consultancy, was opened on 13th January 2006 and immediately thereafter was incorporated in the bid by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) to host the 2007 Under-21 championship. With its unparalleled football ambiance the stadium was nicked the green hell or the green cathedral, while home team FC Groningen didn't loose a single home match in the Euroborg during the 2006-2007 season.
When the Netherlands were awarded the UEFA Under-21 Championship's Final Tournament, Euroborg and Groningen were appointed as the host stadium and city for the final. The unique combination of great stadium facilities, football ambiance and a world class side event programme, contributed to the tournament's international success.
Other matches hosted at the Euroborg included:
- 10th of June 2007: Portugal - Belgium, 0-0
- 13th of June 2007: The Netherlands - Portugal, 2-1
- 16th of June 2007: Israel - Portugal, 0-4