According to the results of the second game day, the reigning champion Netherlands won’t be able to defend its title at the “U23 European Championship 2019” in Prague, Czech Republic.

The Dutch team lost for a second consecutive day by a score of 1-2, this time to France. Germany defeated Great Britain 12-0 in a blowout during the second match in Group “A”.

In Group “B” Belgium and the Czech Republic improved to 2-0 after two days of preliminary round action, advancing to the semifinals. The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 8-1, while Belgium prevailed 11-3 over Croatia.