Amsterdam, MINA – The Netherlands national team took a commanding 5-0 lead over Greece by the end of the first half in their fifth Group B match of the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League on Friday.
Playing at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, the five goals for “The Oranje” were scored by Crysencio Summerville (10) in the 6th minute, Tijjani Reijnders (14)—who netted a hat-trick in the 12th, 19th, and 33rd minutes—and Jurrien Timber (12) in the 40th minute.
At the start of the second half, Greece attempted to go on the offensive, though they managed only to pose a minor threat.
Jurrien Timber (12) added another goal for the Netherlands after a cross from Denzel Dumfries (22) could not be stopped by goalkeeper Tzolakis (12).
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GOAL! Timber fired from a tight angle into an empty net in the 59th minute.
The score moved to 6-0.
Two minutes later, it was Donyell Malen’s (18) turn to score, following a cut-back pass from Denzel Dumfries (22).
GOAL! The score became 7-0.
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In the final ten minutes, Greece tried to take control of the game by pressing the hosts’ defense, but they failed to produce a single goal.
The 7-0 scoreline held until the final whistle.
This resounding victory keeps the Netherlands firmly at the top of the Group B standings, while Greece remains in second place, trailing by 3 points.
This result marks the biggest win for Xavi Hernandez, following his previous four matches in charge of “The Oranje,” which yielded two wins and two draws. []
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