Overview
- Memphis Depay set the tone in Amsterdam by assisting Donyell Malen’s eighth‑minute opener and Virgil van Dijk’s header before converting a 38th‑minute penalty.
- Depay’s spot‑kick moved him to 54 international goals, building on last month’s surpassing of Robin van Persie as the Netherlands’ all‑time top scorer.
- Some reports credited Depay with reaching a national‑record 35 assists for the Netherlands, reflecting his two first‑half setups against Finland.
- Cody Gakpo added a late fourth in the 84th minute to seal the World Cup qualifying victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
- The Netherlands sit on 16 points from six matches and can secure qualification on November 14 with an away win against Poland.