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Memphis Depay scored twice to equal the Netherlands' goal-scoring record as the Dutch hammered Malta 8-0 on Tuesday for a second successive World Cup qualifying victory.
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WCQ - UEFA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Depay | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Donyell Malen | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Virgil van Dij.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenkie de Jon.. | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Denzel Dumfrie.. | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Memphis Depay | 1 | 2 | 3 |