Memphis scores one of the goals in the Netherlands’ easy victory over Malta in the World Cup qualifiers

The Corinthians player reached the mark of 53 goals, confirming his status as the top scorer for his country’s national team

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With the victory, the Netherlands leads the group with 13 points, compared to ten from Poland and Finland

entered in the 22nd minute of the second half, made five shots, received a yellow card and scored the fourth goal in the 4-0 victory over , at the Ta Qali stadium, this Thursday (9), in a duel valid for Group G of the European Qualifiers.

In training rhythm, the Netherlands looked for goals with ease. Gakpo scored twice from the penalty spot: 12 minutes into the first half and four minutes into the second. Reijnders took advantage of a mistake in goalkeeper Bonello’s ball to score the third Dutch goal. In the last play of the match, Depay appeared free from the area to head in and complete the visitors’ rout.

The player reached the mark of 53 goals, confirming his status as the top scorer for his country’s national team. With the victory, the Netherlands leads the group with 13 points, against ten from Poland and Finland. Lithuania has three, while Malta only has two.

In Group L, the Czech Republic and Croatia, leaders with 13 points, played out a goalless draw. In another group game, Faroe Islands beat Montenegro 4-0. Two more goals were recorded. Austria showed no mercy in San Mariano and reached 10-0. Denmark went to Belarus and scored 6-0.

*With information from Estadão Conteúdo

Published by Nátaly Tenório

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