Robin van Persie scored one goal and the Netherlands later benefited from an own-goal in a 2-1 win over Albania on Wednesday in European Championship qualifying.
Khalid Boulahrouz headed the ball to Van Persie, who slotted the ball under Albania goalkeeper Arian Beqaj in the 14th minute.
The hosts took a 2-0 lead in the 41st when Nevil Dede turned the ball into his own net off a cross from Van Persie.
In the 67th, Debatik Curri found himself in space on the edge of the Dutch penalty area and fired past Edwin van der Sar for his first international goal.
The Albanians were denied a late penalty despite the ball striking Boulahrouz's arm in the penalty area.
The Netherlands remained undefeated at the top of Group G with three wins and a draw.
© The Canadian Press, 2007
