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The Netherlands bounced back from their disappointing defeat to Norway in their last Euro 2024 qualifier with a comfortable 6-0 win over Gibraltar on Tuesday night.
Memphis Depay scored a hat-trick, while Steven Bergwijn, Davy Klaassen and Donyell Malen also got on the scoresheet for the Dutch.
The win puts the Netherlands top of Group G, two points ahead of Norway and three ahead of Turkey.
The Netherlands started the game brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute when Bergwijn cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Depay doubled the lead in the 22nd minute with a superb free-kick that curled into the top corner.
The Dutch continued to dominate and scored three more goals in the second half.
Depay completed his hat-trick in the 54th minute, Klaassen added a fourth in the 62nd minute, and Malen scored the final goal of the game in the 78th minute.
It was a comfortable win for the Netherlands, who were never really threatened by Gibraltar.
The Dutch will be hoping to build on this result when they face Turkey in their next qualifier on Saturday.
Austria also win
Austria also won their Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday night, beating Montenegro 2-0.
Marko Arnautovic scored both goals for Austria, who are now third in Group G, two points behind the Netherlands.
The other Group G game on Tuesday night ended in a draw, with North Macedonia and Latvia drawing 1-1.
How to qualify for Euro 2024
There are 23 teams that will qualify for Euro 2024, including hosts Germany.
The first 20 places will be decided by the qualifying group stage, with the top two in each section advancing.
The remaining three spots will go to the winners of the play-offs, linked to the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League.
The play-offs will involve the 10 group runners-up, along with the two best Nations League group winners who have not already qualified via the group stage.
The play-offs will be played in two legs, with the winners qualifying for Euro 2024.
How to qualify to Euro 2024 from Nations League
Teams that finish first in their Nations League groups can qualify for Euro 2024 through the Nations League play-offs.
The four highest-ranked teams that have not already qualified through the group stage will qualify for the play-offs.
The play-offs will be played in two legs, with the winners qualifying for Euro 2024.
Conclusion
The Netherlands and Austria both won their Euro 2024 qualifiers on Tuesday night.
The Netherlands are now top of Group G, while Austria are third.
The next round of qualifiers will be played in September.
Stay tuned for more updates on Euro 2024 qualification.
