Gakpo s two-point shot went off, Reinders scored, and Malta lost the ball in its own penalty area.

 4:45am, 10 October 2025

In the 7th round of Group G of the European Group Stage of the World Cup Qualifiers, the Netherlands played away to Malta. In the second half, Gakpo scored twice with a point shot, Reinders scored, and the Netherlands led Malta 3-0.

In the 48th minute, Wehhorst fell to the ground in the penalty area, the referee awarded a penalty kick, and Gakpo scored twice.

In the 57th minute, Malta played with fire in their own penalty area. Bonello's pass was intercepted and Reinders scored.