The Netherlands’ Tijjani Reijnders (right) scores his team’s second goal against Greece during their UEFA Nations League match in Amsterdam. (EPA Images pic)AMSTERDAM: Tijjani Reijnders scored a first-half hattrick as the Netherlands thrashed Greece 7-0 on Friday to move closer to securing a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

Crysencio Summerville capitalised on a defensive lapse to give the Dutch an early lead in Amsterdam, before former Manchester City midfielder Reijnders doubled the advantage.

Reijnders struck again from close range before completing his hat-trick in the 33rd minute when he squeezed home at the far post.

Jurrien Timber turned in a Donyell Malen cross before half-time to make it 5-0, and the Arsenal defender added his second goal of the night on the hour mark.