Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Netherlands 1st with 20 points, Lithuania 5th with 3, 17 apart. Lithuania had been under-performing their position — 44th on five-round form against 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.38/0.5 for Netherlands and 0.75/1.88 for Lithuania (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
11 matches unbeaten backed Netherlands's arrival, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Lithuania had not won in 15 games. The five-game form split read 11/15 points for Netherlands against 2/15 for Lithuania.
Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam staged the fixture, a ground that holds 55,885. Netherlands led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Netherlands: Tijjani Reijnders (16'), Donyell Malen (62'), Cody Gakpo (58'), Xavi Simons (60')