"Memphis Depay set a new scoring record for the Netherlands as his double ensured they survived a scare in beating Lithuania 3-2 away in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Two goals for the 31-year-old Depay took his national team tally to 52, going ahead of Robin van Persie's previous record, and putting the Netherlands top of the Group G standings with 10 points from four games, three ahead of Poland, who are hosting Finland later on Sunday."
"Depay had the Dutch ahead in the 11th minute as they looked to put aside the disappointment of Thursday's 1-1 home draw against Poland in Rotterdam, volleying home from close range as Cody Gakpo pulled back a pass from the byline and being hoisted onto his teammates' shoulders in celebration. Midfielder Quinten Timber then got his first international goal as the Dutch doubled the lead in the 33rd minute and look to be cruising to an easy win."
"But Lithuania then scored twice in the space of seven minutes to level the score by halftime in a sudden turn around. First a mazy round from inside his own half by home captain Justas Lasickas drew the Dutch defence and set up Gvidas Gineitis for a 36th-minute strike. Gineitis then floated a free-kick in the 43rd minute for Edvinas Girdvainis to power a header home as he rose easily above Gakpo."
Memphis Depay scored twice to take his Netherlands tally to 52, surpassing Robin van Persie, and secured a 3-2 away win over Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier. Depay opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a close-range volley after Cody Gakpo's byline pass. Quinten Timber doubled the lead in the 33rd minute with his first international goal. Lithuania struck twice before halftime through Gvidas Gineitis and Edvinas Girdvainis to level the match. Depay restored the lead with a 64th-minute header from Denzel Dumfries' cross. Gakpo hit the woodwork and the Netherlands finished top of Group G with 10 points.
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