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Netherlands wins Group G, Poland in play-offs

HOLLAND

The Netherlands scored a very convincing victory on Monday night and secured direct qualification for the World Cup to be held next year in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

The Dutch defeated Lithuania at home with a score of 4:0.

The goals for the Dutch were scored by Tijani Reijnders, Cody Gapko, Xavi Simos and Donyell Malen.

The Netherlands won Group G with 20 points, while Poland, who finished second with 17 points, will appear in the play-offs.

The Poles defeated Malta 3-2 on Monday.

For Poland, the goals were scored by Robert Lewandowski, Pawel Wszolek and Piotr Zielinski.

Irvin Cardona and Teddy Teuma scored for Malta.

Finland came third in the group with ten points, while Malta came in fourth with five points.

Lithuania last with three points.