BRUSSELS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- All eight teams were divided into two uneven groups to fight for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 title following Friday's draw.

The Netherlands, the hosts and holders, was paired with Israel, Portugal and its neighbor Belgium in Group A, while the Group B lineup brings together the Czech Republic, England, Serbia and Italy in a tough-looking section.

Among the four seeded nations, the Netherlands is the only one in Group A, leaving the other three to grab the two tickets for Group B to enter semi-finals.

The draw was conducted on Friday's night at the City Hall in Arnhem of the Netherlands, one of the competition's four venues, along with Heerenveen, Groningen and Nijmegen.

The tournament will begin on Jun. 10 next year, with the top two sides from each group qualifying for the semi-finals, scheduled to take place on Jun. 20. The final will be held at FC Groningen's Euroborg stadium on Jun. 23.

The last four teams will also qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, with an additional play-off match needed if England reached the semis.