AMSTERDAM, MAR 23: Netherlands scored three times in the closing stages to inflict a crushing 4-0 defeat on Scotland in Fridays friendly.
In a match-up of two sides preparing for the start of Euro 2024 in June, it was encouraging outing for the Dutch and troubling one for the visitors.
Ronald Koemans team took the lead when Tijjani Reijnders fired home from long-range just before half-time in Amsterdams Johan Cruyff Arena.
Scotlands Lawrence Shankland hit the bar in the second half and the visitors paid the price for that miss in a late collapse.
Georginio Wijnaldum headed the second goal for the Netherlands before substitutes Wout Weghorst and Donyell Malen netted the final minutes.
Worryingly for Scotland boss Steve Clarke, his men have conceded 18 goals in their last six winless matches, losing four of those fixtures.
Clarkes side, who face hosts Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, will aim to get back on track against Northern Ireland in another friendly at Hampden Park on Tuesday. —AFP
