The Netherlands needed a win at all costs against Lithuania after blowing away a two-goal lead against the minnows. After the disappointing 1-1 dra
The Netherlands needed a win at all costs against Lithuania after blowing away a two-goal lead against the minnows.
After the disappointing 1-1 draw against Poland in Rotterdam, the Netherlands could not afford to drop another point, and Corinthians striker Memphis Depay scored the winner after Denzel Dumfries’ cross was headed in beautifully by the forward.
Born to a Ghanaian father and a Dutch mother, the 31-year-old made his debut in 2013 for the Netherlands and has won more than 100 caps.
His winning goal against Lithuania helped him surpass star names to become the player with the most goals in the history of the Netherlands national team.
Top 5 all-time top scores for the Netherlands
Memphis Depay: 51
Robin van Persie: 50
Huntelaar: 42
Patrick Kluivert: 40
Dennis Bergkamp: 37
Arjen Robben: 37
Robben Van Persie’s record as the all-time top scorer for the Dutch national team stood for a long time and has been broken for the first time since he retired.
This could be Depay’s biggest achievement as a footballer because the Netherlands have produced some of the best attackers ever in the history of football.
The Netherlands sit on top of the Group having won 10 points from a possible 12. Second-placed Poland is three points behind the Orange.
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