The Netherlands dismantled Greece with a five-goal opening half that included braces and hat-tricks across the squad before capping off the 7-0 victory. Germany kept pace in the group race by defeating nine-man Serbia 3-1 away from home under manager Jurgen Klopp. Srdan Babic endured an eventful night for the hosts, conceding an early own goal before later scoring Serbia's lone tally. Across other tournament divisions, Switzerland and Slovakia both confirmed promotions, while Scotland and Iceland recorded victories.
Key points
The Netherlands lead Group A2 with 11 points heading into their critical Monday fixture a…: The Netherlands lead Group A2 with 11 points heading into their critical Monday fixture against Germany.
Germany and Greece remain level on eight points as three nations fight for two quarterfin…: Germany and Greece remain level on eight points as three nations fight for two quarterfinal berths.
Switzerland and Slovakia earned promotions from their groups while Scotland and Iceland s…: Switzerland and Slovakia earned promotions from their groups while Scotland and Iceland secured dominant international wins.
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Netherlands’ 7-0 annihilation of Greece means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals.
Tijjani Reijnders netted a first-half hat-trick as the Netherlands thrashed Greece 7-0 in the Nations League on Friday, while Germany earned a 3-1 victory away to Serbia in the other Group A2 game.
The Dutch were 5-0 up at the break, with Crysencio Summerville putting the hosts ahead in the sixth minute before Reijnders ran riot and Jurrien Timber notched their fifth before half-time. Timber scored again just before the hour mark, with Donyell Malen netting the final goal.
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