March 23, (THEWILL)- In Amsterdam on Friday night, the Netherlands extended their impressive record against Scotland to 8 wins from 13 meetings, with a resounding 4-0 victory. Although classified as a friendly, with both nations preparing for Euro 2024 in Germany this summer, there was undoubtedly more at stake.
Scotland started stronger, with Lawrence Shankland and Ryan Christie going close, but the Dutch took the lead through Tijjani Reijnders’ first international goal – a 25-yard strike. Ronald Koeman’s half-time team talk seemed to galvanise the hosts, who emerged a transformed side after the break.
Despite Angus Gunn’s heroics in goal, the Netherlands doubled their advantage through Georginio Wijnaldum’s header. Scotland spurned numerous chances, with Christie and Shankland hitting the woodwork, before late goals from Wout Weghorst and Donyell Malen completed a 4-0 rout.
The damaging defeat followed recent losses to other FIFA top-10 ranked teams for Scotland, making their Euro 2024 opener against 16th-ranked Germany look increasingly daunting. For the Netherlands, this performance reinforced their credentials ahead of the tournament.
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