Netherlands Crush Greece 7-0 as Reijnders Scores Stunning First-Half Hat-Trick

Posted : 14 November 2026

The Netherlands delivered a commanding performance to defeat Greece 7-0 in their UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 encounter at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Tijjani Reijnders stole the spotlight with a first-half hat-trick, while Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber celebrated his first two international goals as the Dutch extended their unbeaten run in the competition.

The hosts needed just six minutes to open the scoring through Crysencio Summerville, who capitalised on a defensive mistake to give the Netherlands an early advantage.

Reijnders doubled the lead in the 12th minute after receiving a well-weighted through ball from Joey Veerman. The midfielder struck again six minutes later, converting Donyell Malen's delivery from close range to put the Dutch firmly in control.

The Al-Qadsiah midfielder completed his hat-trick in the 33rd minute, finishing a Denzel Dumfries header to make it 4-0. It was his 11th international goal for the Netherlands.

The attacking pressure continued as Timber scored his first international goal in the 40th minute. The Arsenal defender finished Malen's pass to send Xavi Hernandez's side into the break with a commanding 5-0 advantage.

Timber completed his brace in the 59th minute, finding the net again after receiving another assist from Dumfries.

Malen then added the seventh goal two minutes later, powering home a finish following Dumfries' second assist of the match.

Greece struggled to respond throughout the encounter and suffered their first defeat in the group after previously remaining unbeaten.

Nations League Group A2 Qualification Race

The victory strengthens the Netherlands' position at the top of Group A2, giving them a three-point advantage over Greece and Germany ahead of the final round of fixtures.

Germany also strengthened their qualification hopes with a 3-1 away victory over Serbia, leaving the group standings finely poised behind the Dutch.

The top two teams will qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals, while the third-placed side could face a relegation play-off.

The Netherlands will travel to face Germany in Monday's decisive encounter, while Greece host Serbia in their final group match.

With qualification still at stake, the Dutch will approach their meeting with Germany looking to maintain their unbeaten record and secure top spot in the group.

Netherlands Crush Greece 7-0 as Reijnders Scores Stunning First-Half Hat-Trick

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