Match report
Netherlands Defeats Finland 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Netherlands
4–0
FT
Finland
Oct 12, 2025
Netherlands convincingly defeated Finland 4-0 in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, demonstrating a strong and cohesive performance. The Dutch team, led by key players like M. Depay, D. Malen, and V. van Dijk, capitalized on early goals and maintained control throughout the game. The victory solidifies their position in the qualifying race and highlights their potential for success in the upcoming tournament.
Key Facts
- • D. Malen scored the first goal for Netherlands at 8 minutes
- • V. van Dijk netted the second goal at 17 minutes
- • M. Depay added a penalty goal at 38 minutes
- • C. Gakpo scored the final goal at 84 minutes
- • M. Depay provided two assists, one to D. Malen and another to V. van Dijk
- • Finland had two yellow cards: V. Koski at 86 minutes and Matti Peltola at 89 minutes
Lineups
Netherlands
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 22 D. Dumfries (D)
- 3 J. Timber (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 15 M. van de Ven (D)
- 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 18 D. Malen (M)
- 19 J. Kluivert (M)
- 11 C. Gakpo (M)
- 10 M. Depay (F)
Substitutes
- 13 R. Roefs
- 23 M. Flekken
- 2 J. P. van Hecke
- 5 N. Ake
- 6 S. de Vrij
- 7 X. Simons
- 9 W. Weghorst
- 12 J. Frimpong
- 14 T. Reijnders
- 16 J. Schouten
- 17 Q. Hartman
- 20 T. Koopmeiners
Finland
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Joronen (G)
- 17 N. Alho (D)
- 3 A. Stahl (D)
- 15 M. Tenho (D)
- 21 V. Koski (D)
- 5 J. Lahteenmaki (D)
- 11 S. Vaananen (M)
- 14 K. Kairinen (M)
- 9 L. Walta (M)
- 16 T. Keskinen (F)
- 7 O. Antman (F)
Substitutes
- 12 V. Sinisalo
- 23 L. Bergstrom
- 2 M. Peltola
- 4 J. Pikkarainen
- 6 N. Skytta
- 8 R. Lod
- 10 T. Pukki
- 13 A. Svanback
- 18 J. Uronen
- 19 B. Kallman
- 20 J. Pohjanpalo
- 22 C. Terho
Timeline
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8' Netherlands Goal · Normal GoalD. Malen · Assist: M. Depay
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17' Netherlands Goal · Normal GoalV. van Dijk · Assist: M. Depay
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38' Netherlands Goal · PenaltyM. Depay
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46' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Gravenberch · On: T. Reijnders
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60' Finland subst · Substitution 1Off: Nikolai Alho · On: Matti Peltola
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60' Finland subst · Substitution 2Off: Santeri Väänänen · On: R. Lod
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62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Jan Paul van Hecke
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62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Depay · On: W. Weghorst
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69' Finland subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Keskinen · On: J. Pohjanpalo
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70' Finland subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Antman · On: B. Kallman
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71' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4Off: Micky van de Ven · On: N. Aké
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79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Malen · On: Xavi Simons
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80' Finland subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Walta · On: N. Skytta
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84' Netherlands Goal · Normal GoalC. Gakpo · Assist: Xavi Simons
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86' Finland Card · Yellow CardV. Koski
Foul
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89' Finland Card · Yellow CardMatti Peltola
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Netherlands | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 7 |
| Corners | 12 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 667 | 309 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 2.86 | 0.67 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 609 | 248 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goals by D. Malen and V. van Dijk within the first 17 minutes set the tone for a dominant Dutch performance
- ▸ M. Depay's penalty goal at 38 minutes solidified Netherlands' lead and demoralized the Finnish side, shifting the momentum irrevocably in favor of the Dutch team