FOOTBALL – The Netherlands delivered a stunning attacking performance against Greece, and went on to complete a runaway 7-0 win in the Uefa Nations League League A, Group 2 early this morning.
Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Tijjani Reijnders produced a remarkable hat-trick, finding the net in the 12th, 18th and 33rd minutes.
Jurrien Timber added two more goals in the 40th and 59th minutes, before Donyell Malen capped the Dutch’s dominant display of firepower with a brilliant strike on the 61st minute.
With five goals scored before the interval, the Dutch showcased their attacking quality and efficiency the rest of the way, leaving Greece facing an uphill battle to recover.
In the same group, Germany eased past Serbia 3-1.
The visitors made an early breakthrough in the third minute when Serbia defender Srđan Babic inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
Germany continued to apply pressure and doubled their lead in the 14th minute through Florian Wirtz, further underlining their attacking intent.
Brajan Gruda capped Germany’s overpowering show by scoring in the 50th minute.
Serbia struggled to respond to Germany’s early dominance, leaving the hosts with a significant challenge ahead in the second half as Germany looked to secure a convincing victory.
Scotland edged North Macedonia 2-1 draw, while Switzerland fand Slovenia battled to scoreless stalemate.