Robin van Persie: Former Manchester United striker scores ridiculous own goal

Bosnia-Herzegovina fought back from a goal down to beat Cyprus 3-2 in their final Euro 2016 qualifier in Nicosia to finish third in Group B and clinch a play-off place.

Pavel Kaderabek of Hoffenheim put the Czechs ahead and Josef Sural doubled their lead, before the away side had Marek Suchy sent off for chopping down Memphis Depay as he raced through on goal two minutes prior to half-time.

Despite a 2-1 victory in Astana, 68-year-old Cruyff lambasted the showing from Danny Blind’s team, insisting that problems remain despite finishing third at the World Cup a year ago.

Joining them as group winners are usual suspects Germany, Belgium, Spain, England and Italy as well as Austria and Portugal.

The campaign has been unspectacular, however, for Fatih Terim’s side, who have drawn twice with Latvia and lost to the group’s top two, the Czech Republic and Iceland.

While the former captain scored at the right end along with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar late on, a comeback would have mattered little in the hunt for third due to Turkey’s win over Iceland.

“I’m going to carry on with my work because I’m under contract until 2018 and I believe in this team”, Blind added.

However, despite have the numerical advantage, the Dutch fell further behind in the 66th minute when Robin Van Persie headed the ball into his own net.

But a win in Astana was never in any doubt as they dominated the match.

Turkey, who finished behind the Czech Republic and Iceland, gained automatic qualification for the finals in France as the best third-placed side. The match was played in front of empty Maksimir stadium because of an UEFA ban, but that didn’t stop Ivan Perisic, Ivan Rakitic and Nikola Kalinic getting on the scoresheet to secure Croatia at least a play-off spot.

Wales finished their memorable Euro 2016 campaign on a winning note as Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale crowned a Cardiff party with second-half goals in a 2-0 victory over Andorra.

In the last minute of the match, Islambek Kuat managed to score to make it 1:2 for his team, but it was too late.

The Netherlands last missed a European Championship in 1984 and the last time Holland was absent at a major tournament was the 2002 World Cup, reported Xinhua.