The Netherlands have officially booked their place at the upcoming World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Lithuania on Monday night.
Just two months ago, Ronald Koeman’s side had to battle hard in a five-goal thriller to edge past Lithuania away from home. But this time in Amsterdam, the Dutch gave their opponents no chance, sealing qualification in style.
Needing only a single point to secure their ticket, the Netherlands played for victory. In the 16th minute, Frenkie de Jong delivered a precise pass into the box, which Tijjani Reijnders controlled and slotted into the net for the opener. The Manchester City midfielder nearly doubled his tally half an hour later, but his shot struck the post.
Despite missed chances, the Dutch continued to dominate and ultimately cruised to a comfortable win, sparking fresh excitement among their supporters. With this emphatic result, Koeman’s men ensured their place on football’s biggest stage.
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