**Tijjani Reijnders starred in a largely dominant Netherlands 1-3 win over Tunisia on Thursday night to secure top spot in Group F.**
Ronald Koeman’s side raced into the lead before the three-minute mark when **Denzel Dumfries’** dangerous cross forced an own goal from Tunisia captain **Ellyes Skhiri**, before Sunderland striker **Brian Brobbey** tapped in a **Virgil van Dijk** knockdown.
The Oranje dictated tempo with ease for the remainder of the contest, rarely needing to step out of first gear against their largely sluggish opponents.
A rare second-half defensive lapse briefly halted the Dutch cruise when Manchester City’s **[Tijjani Reijnders](https://cityxtra.co.uk/47793/tijjani-reijnders-reveals-real-reason-why-pep-guardiola-left-manchester-city-after-10-years-at-the-club/)** lost track of his marker from a corner, allowing **Hazem Mastouri** to glance a header into the bottom corner.
However, **Jan Paul van Hecke** quickly snuffed out any hopes of a Tunisian comeback by nodding home a near-post corner – taken by the aforementioned Manchester City midfielder – that took a deflection past the goalkeeper.
The victory sets up a knockout tie against 2022 semi-finalists **Morocco** in Monterrey on Tuesday, while **Tunisia** crash out at the bottom of the group after suffering three consecutive defeats and conceding 12 goals.
90 Minutes94 Touches68 Accurate Passes92% Pass Accuracy16 Passes Into Final Third4 Recoveries2 Clearances2 Was Fouled2 Interceptions2 Ground Duels Won1 Chance Created1 Aerial Duel Won
1 Touch In Opposition Box
1 Assist72 Minutes44 Touches23 Accurate Passes82% Pass Accuracy6 Recoveries6 Touches In Opposition Box5 Passes Into Final Third3 Chances Created (Joint-most)2 Shots On Target2 Accurate Crosses2 Ground Duels Won1 Was Fouled1 Hit Woodwork1 Successful Dribble1 Accurate Long Ball
1 Big Chance Missed
**Data courtesy of FotMob.**