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.