Match report

Netherlands Defeats Malta 8-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Netherlands
Netherlands
8–0
FT
Malta
Malta
Jun 10, 2025

Netherlands utterly dominated Malta with an 8-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, thanks to two goals from M. Depay and crucial assists from De Jong and Dumfries. The match saw Malta struggling to contain the Netherlands' relentless attack, with several substitutions made in a bid to salvage some form of resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Netherlands vs Malta: Final Score 8-0
  • • M. Depay scored twice (penalty and open play)
  • • D. Malen and Micky van de Ven also found the back of the net
  • • V. van Dijk and Xavi Simons contributed goals
  • • Malta received two yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 M. Flekken (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 15 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 19 J. Kluivert (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Scherpen
  • 13 N. Olij
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 3 J. P. van Hecke
  • 5 N. Ake
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 14 T. Reijnders
  • 17 N. Lang
  • 18 D. Malen
  • 20 M. Wieffer

Malta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 21 J. C. Corbalan
  • 4 G. Mentz (D)
  • 18 J. Carragher (D)
  • 3 R. Camenzuli (D)
  • 6 M. Guillaumier (M)
  • 23 A. Satariano
  • 2 A. Overend (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 8 P. Mbong (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sissons
  • 16 R. Al Tumi
  • 5 K. Shaw
  • 9 B. Tuma
  • 11 J. Jones
  • 13 E. Pepe
  • 14 K. Nwoko
  • 15 M. Beerman
  • 17 J. Azzopardi
  • 19 K. Ewurum
  • 20 C. Zammit Lonardelli
  • 22 B. Paiber

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    7' Netherlands Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Kluivert
  2. Netherlands
    9' Netherlands Goal · Penalty
    M. Depay
  3. Netherlands
    16' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: D. Dumfries
  4. Netherlands
    20' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    V. van Dijk · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  5. Malta
    34' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    T. Teuma

    Foul

  6. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Magri Overend · On: Kurt Shaw
  7. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. C. Corbalan · On: B. Tuma
  8. Malta
    56' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guillaumier

    Foul

  9. Malta
    60' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Teuma · On: J. Jones
  10. Netherlands
    61' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: M. Depay
  11. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: W. Weghorst
  12. Netherlands
    64' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    N. Lang

    Foul

  13. Netherlands
    72' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Depay · On: D. Malen
  14. Netherlands
    74' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: Micky van de Ven
  15. Netherlands
    78' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lang · Assist: D. Malen
  16. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Dumfries · On: L. Geertruida
  17. Netherlands
    80' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  18. Malta
    81' Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Satariano · On: M. Beerman
  19. Malta
    81' Malta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Camenzuli · On: J. Azzopardi
  20. Netherlands
    90' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    Micky van de Ven

Match Stats

Stat Netherlands Malta
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 92% 81%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 5
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 610 336
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 9 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 562 272
Shots Inside Box 22 0
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty confirmed by VAR and M. Depay's subsequent goal set the tone for the match, allowing Netherlands to maintain control throughout.
  • ▸ Netherlands' third goal, scored by Van Dijk, solidified their lead and further demoralized Malta, leading to a series of substitutions from Malta in an attempt to regroup.