Match Centre

The Netherlands' 7-0 victory was fully deserved, with their 4.46 xG dwarfing Greece's 0.49, reflecting total dominance in chance creation. Despite only edging possession (53% to 47%), the Dutch were devastatingly clinical, converting 7 of 13 shots on target (54% conversion rate) while Greece managed just 1 shot on target all game. Tijjani Reijnders' first-half hat-trick (12', 18', 33') and Donyell Malen's two assists set the tone, with the hosts scoring 5 goals from their first 7 shots.

Greece's defensive collapse was compounded by their inability to build attacks, completing just 420 passes to Netherlands' 491. The Dutch full-backs were particularly influential - Denzel Dumfries provided two assists while Jurriën Timber scored twice (40', 59'). The key stat: Netherlands generated 15 shots inside the box to Greece's 7, demonstrating their superior penetration against a disorganised defence. The xG gap of 3.97 tells the story of a mismatch in quality and execution.