Tijjani Reijnders scored a first-half hat-trick as the Netherlands crushed Greece 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Amsterdam.
Jurrien Timber also scored twice as the Dutch handed Greece their first defeat of the campaign. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring after taking advantage of a defensive mistake.
Reijnders then took charge and scored three goals between the 12th and 33rd minutes. The former Manchester City midfielder scored his first from a pass by Joey Veerman. He added his second from close range after Donyell Malen set him up.
Reijnders completed his hat-trick after receiving a header from Denzel Dumfries. It took his international goal tally to 11. Malen then set up Timber for the Netherlands’ fifth goal before half-time.
The Arsenal defender scored again after the break from another Dumfries pass. Malen later added the seventh goal to complete the rout.
The victory kept Xavi Hernandez’s side unbeaten and three points clear at the top of Group A2. Greece and Germany remain level on points behind the Dutch. Germany also secured a 3-1 away victory over Serbia.
The top two teams from the group will reach the quarter-finals, while the third-placed side could face a relegation play-off.
The Netherlands will visit Germany in their final group match on Tuesday, while Greece will host Serbia.
