This archive report was first published on 10 September 2019.
On Monday, September 9, 2019, the Netherlands secured a crucial 4-0 victory over Estonia in Tallinn, significantly boosting their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes.
With this win, Ronald Koeman's men moved to third place in Group C, three points behind leaders Germany and second-placed Northern Ireland, who won 2-0 in their meeting in Belfast.
"Before the match we realised that if we didn't get the focus right from the beginning it could be a difficult evening," said Ryan Babel, who scored his first international brace in the match.
Memphis Depay starred on his 50th Netherlands appearance, scoring a goal and providing two assists, while Georginio Wijnaldum scored for the second time in four days.
The Netherlands, Euro 1988 winners, are attempting to return to Europe's top table after missing out on qualification for Euro 2016 and last year's World Cup.
Virgil van Dijk stepped into midfield and drilled a long-range strike narrowly wide in the third minute, setting the tone for the Dutch team.
Galatasaray forward Babel secured his first international double less than three minutes into the second half by nodding home Depay's deep cross at the back post.
Lyon winger Depay scored his 17th Netherlands goal to wrap up the three points with 14 minutes to play, firing a left-footed strike into the bottom corner.
Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum rounded off an excellent day for the away side in the 87th minute, climbing highest to nod in Depay's free-kick.
