The Netherlands delivered an impressive display to defeat previously undefeated Greece 7-1 in their Nations League encounter in Amsterdam. Tijjani Reijnders found the net three times before the break, while Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber marked his first two international goals.
Crysencio Summerville broke the deadlock after capitalising on a defensive mistake, setting the tone for a lopsided affair. Reijnders then took centre stage as Xavi Hernandez’s team reinforced their position at the summit of Group A2.
Reijnders hat-trick powers Netherlands past Greece
Summerville handed the Netherlands an early lead by exploiting an error in the Greek backline. Reijnders, now at Al-Qadsiah following his time at Manchester City, then struck three times between the 12th and 33rd minutes.
His first arrived from Joey Veerman’s through ball, with the midfielder firing home. He doubled his count soon after, converting Donyell Malen’s cross from close range.
Reijnders sealed his hat-trick after connecting with Denzel Dumfries‘ header, bringing his international goal total to 11. The Netherlands maintained their attacking momentum, with Malen teeing up Timber for the fifth goal before the interval.
Jurrien Timber scores as Netherlands dominate
Timber added his second of the evening after the restart, finishing another ball from Dumfries to claim his first two international goals. Malen then got his name on the scoresheet, converting powerfully to make it seven for the Dutch.
The resounding win preserved the Netherlands’ unbeaten record and left them three points clear at the top of Group A2. Greece and Germany are level on points behind them, with Germany having defeated bottom-side Serbia 3-1 away.
The top two sides in the group will reach the quarter-finals, while the team finishing third could face a relegation play-off.
Germany will welcome the Netherlands in Monday’s final group fixture, while Greece will host Serbia as the group standings are settled.