MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between the Netherlands and Ukraine at a major tournament.
The Netherlands are unbeaten in the two previous encounters - both friendlies - winning 3-0 in 2008 before a 1-1 in 2010.

Netherlands

  • This will be the Netherlands' first game at the Johan Cruyff Arena in a major tournament since the Euro 2000 semi-final against Italy.
  • Since the start of Euro 1988, the Netherlands have reached four European Championship semi-finals, a record bettered only by Germany (six).
  • The Netherlands have drawn just two of their past 22 games at major tournaments.
  • Their 1-0 defeat by Denmark at Euro 2012 is their only defeat in their past 12 opening matches at major tournaments.


Ukraine

  • Ukraine failed to reach the knockout stage in their two previous appearances at the European Championship.
  • They won their first game against Sweden at Euro 2012 but have lost all five since. Only Yugoslavia, with six defeats between 1968 and 1984, have had a longer losing run at the tournament.
  • Ukraine's goalless run of five matches at the Euros is a tournament record.