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Sport WorldBriefSoccer Checked story Published 14 November 2026 · Updated 14 Nov, 00:40 UTC

Netherlands 7–0 Greece: Reijnders' hat-trick leads a record-equalling rout in Amsterdam

The Netherlands beat Greece 7–0 in Amsterdam on Friday in the UEFA Nations League, matching the biggest win in the competition's history. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring inside six minutes, Tijjani Reijnders struck a first-half hat-trick and Jurriën Timber scored either side of half-time, with Donyell Malen completing the scoring; it was 5–0 at the break. The win takes the Netherlands to 11 points, three clear at the top of Group A2.

The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, where the Netherlands beat Greece 7–0 on Friday (file photo)
Photo: Alf van Beem via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) · (File photo — not from this match)
Verified The Netherlands beat Greece 7–0 in Amsterdam on Friday 13 November 2026 in UEFA Nations League League A, Group A2, Matchday 5. Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring inside six minutes, Tijjani Reijnders scored a first-half hat-trick, Jurriën Timber scored either side of half-time and Donyell Malen completed the scoring, so it was 5–0 at half-time and 7–0 at full-time.

Key points

  • Final score: Netherlands 7, Greece 0 — Summerville, Reijnders (3), Timber (2) and Malen, in Amsterdam.
  • It was 5–0 by half-time; Reijnders' hat-trick all came in the first half.
  • The 7–0 matches the biggest win in Nations League history, UEFA records.
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  • Netherlands top Group A2 on 11 points, three clear of Greece and Germany, with the quarter-final places settled on Monday.
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What happened

Greece arrived level on points with the Netherlands at the top of the group and were swept away inside a half: Summerville's early opener was followed by Reijnders' hat-trick and a Timber goal before the break, and Timber and Malen added two more after it. Greece now need a result against Serbia on Monday and help from Berlin to reach the quarter-finals.

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What we know

  • The score, the scorers and the group picture, from UEFA's official round-up, with Reuters in agreement.

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  • An official highlights video of this match — none was verified on UEFA's official YouTube channel at publish time, so no video is attached.
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  • VerifiedManchester United announced on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club's men's head coach from 18 November. In its statement the club said: “The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men's National Team.” United described the Argentine as renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
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  • VerifiedAustralia beat England by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Perth Stadium on Friday 13 November 2026. England, put in to bat, were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs — Gus Atkinson top-scored with 29 not out, with Tom Banton and Will Jacks making 25 each; Mahli Beardman took 6-24, Spencer Johnson 3-42 and Xavier Bartlett 1-46. Australia reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs, Mitchell Marsh making 50, Cooper Connolly 27 and Matthew Renshaw 26 not out.
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