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Reijnders fires hat-trick as Netherlands crush Greece 7-0

AMSTERDAM: Tijjani Reijnders scored a first-half hat-trick as the Netherlands thrashed Greece 7-0 on Friday to move closer to securing a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

Reijnders fires hat-trick as Netherlands crush Greece 7-0

Amsterdam witnessed a dominant performance from the Netherlands as they defeated Greece 7-0 in a match that brought them closer to advancing to the Nations League quarter-finals. Tijjani Reijnders was instrumental in the triumph, scoring a hat-trick in the first half. Earlier, Crysencio Summerville put the Dutch ahead with a goal stemming from a defensive error.

Reijnders extended the lead with two more goals, one near the post and another closer to the goal. Jurrien Timber added to the score with a well-placed shot following a cross from Donyell Malen, making the score 5-0 before halftime. Reijnders sealed the victory with a second goal in the second half, while Malen contributed the final goal.

Greece entered the match unbeaten in Group A2, having previously defeated Germany. However, Reijnders' hat-trick proved decisive, and the Netherlands now boast 11 points, leading the group by three points over both Greece and Germany. Germany is set to host the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday, while Greece takes on Serbia, who currently have no points after five games. Serbia was reduced to 10 men in their match against Germany in Belgrade.

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