Netherlands dismantled Lithuania 4–0 in World Cup qualifying on 17 November, with the hosts' 4–3–3 formation proving overwhelmingly dominant against Lithuania's defensive 5–4–1 setup. The Dutch created a substantial quality differential, generating 3.2 expected goals from 20 shots with eight on target, whilst Lithuania managed just 0.47 xG from nine attempts and a single shot on target. Goals from Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo, and Tijjani Reijnders sealed a comprehensive victory, with Lithuania's goalkeeper posting a perfect 100 per cent save percentage on limited opportunities—a statistical reflection of the visitors' inability to trouble the hosts meaningfully. The gulf in attacking threat was evident throughout; Netherlands controlled the match's rhythm and converted their chances with clinical efficiency. This result underscores the Netherlands' qualifying credentials and Lithuania's struggles in Group G.
NNetherlands
4–0
Full Time
LLithuania
T. Reijnders16'X. Simons60'D. Malen62'C. Gakpo58'T. Reijnders62'F. de Jong16'C. Gakpo60'
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Netherlands GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.00
Save %100.0%
Lithuania GK
PSxG conceded–
Goals conceded4
Save %50.0%
Netherlands's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while Lithuania's keeper kept out 50% of the shots on target.
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