Overview

• Donyell Malen struck in the 8th minute, Virgil van Dijk headed in on 17, Memphis Depay converted a 37–38' penalty after a Miro Tenho handball, and Cody Gakpo capped the win on 84.
• Depay was the standout with two assists and a goal before being substituted around the hour mark in Amsterdam's Johan Cruyff Arena.
• The Netherlands remain unbeaten atop Group G on 16 points, while Finland stay third on 10 points after the defeat.
• Koeman's side completed the October window with back‑to‑back 4‑0 victories, winning 4‑0 away to Malta before overpowering Finland at home.
• Poland have a game in hand, and the head‑to‑head in November is framed as the key fixture likely to determine the group's direct World Cup berth.