Netherlands 4-0 Finland result - Dutch on verge of World Cup spot as Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo score in demolition job

Netherlands moved to the brink of World Cup qualification with a 4-0 drubbing of an outclassed Finland side in Amsterdam.

Donyell Malen's long-range strike (8'), Virgil van Dijk's header (17'), a Memphis Depay penalty (38') and a blistering Cody Gakpo hit (84') saw Ronald Koeman's men effectively kill off Finland's hopes of a play-off spot from Group G.

A win for Poland in Lithuania on Sunday night will end Finland's faint prospects of second place in the section, with Jacob Friis' Finns having one fixture to fulfil at home against Malta next month.

The Dutch would confirm their spot as group winners with a point against Poland in Warsaw on November 14 due to their huge goal difference, 15 more than Poland, but even an away defeat would leave them requiring only a home win over Lithuania three days later in their final match to secure top spot.

Meanwhile, Poland will move three points ahead of Finland, having played one game less, with a victory over Lithuania and a goal difference of plus nine over the Finns ahead of Sunday's match in Kaunas, before they conclude their campaign with a trip to Malta on November 17.

Referee can blow any time now. It is a job well done this evening from Ronald Koeman's men. The final whistle sounds. A 4-0 victory for Netherlands. Excellent day out for them. On their way to the World Cup finals with this rout.

Right on the edge of the visiting box. Sizing up the options, but Justin Kluivert drives the finish a yard or two over the bar. It remains 4-0 as Matti Peltola is booked for foul play on Simons.

But not quite. Benjamin Källman with a real chance to pull back one, but the finish is weak. Straight into the arms of Verbruggen.

Stunning hit from outside the box. In off the post, high to the goalkeeper's right from the Simons pass. What a hit. No keeper is stopping that.

Joel Pohjanpalo drags a shot well wide of the target. Naatan Skyttä replaces Leo Walta for the visitors.

Nice to give the players a bit of a run-out on these occasions as Xavi Simons replaces Donyell Malen for the Dutch.

Dumfries tries an audacious volley from distance, but plenty of traffic between him and the goal as the effort is blocked. Dutch fans wanting a fourth goal. As you would.

Dutch happy to keep ball with not so much pace in the final third. Has enabled the Finns to shut up shot somewhat in the second half as the Netherlands pick up a 12th corner.

Nathan Aké replaces Micky van de Ven as Walta thumps a shot well wide from distance for the Finns. Still 3-0.

Showing his threat from every set-piece, but this time can't get over the ball to get header on target from the Gakpo corner. It remains 3-0 to the home side.

Joel Pohjanpalo replaces Topi Keskinen for the Finns with Benjamin Källman on for Oliver Antman.

Dutch have done the heavy lifting in the first half. Intensity of the match has dropped. 11 corners now for the home side.

But that is going to be offside as Wout Weghorst bundles the ball in the net. And I think he accepts that was offside.

Wout Weghorst replaces Memphis Depay with Jan Paul van Hecke on for Jurriën Timber.

A double change being made as Robin Lod replaces Santeri Väänänen and Matti Peltola is on for Nikolai Alho for the Finns.

Tijjani Reijnders with another crack at the goal but straight at a white shirt as Finland attempt to avoid giving away another one. It remains 3-0 to the Dutch. Changes coming here.

Such a threat at set-pieces as the ball comes off the side of his head from the Depay corner. And Finland clear the danger. For now.

Not seen much of them so far tonight, but Walta getting a look at the home goal. Fires shot at goal, but Verbruggen with an easy stop in the end.