Van Persie hits hat-trick to become record goalscorer as Dutch run rampant.

A hat-trick from Robin van Persie earned the striker the status as Holland's all-time leading scorer as the already-through Dutch hammered Hungary 8-1 in their World Cup qualifier in Amsterdam on Friday.
Van Persie took his tally to 41 goals from 80 appearances, passing Patrick Kluivert's record on a night of clinical efficiency from the Dutch, who were already qualified for next year's finals in Brazil and racked up their eighth win of the campaign.
Van Persie opened the scoring with a 15th minute header and equalled the record soon after as the Dutch dominated and went into half-time 4-0 ahead.

World class: Robin van Persie is now Holland's record goalscorer

Kevin Strootman and Jeremain Lens profited from defensive errors to also score before half-time with Van Persie breaking the record with his third in the 52nd minute, before being taken off to an standing ovation from the Amsterdam Arena fans.
There were also poignant sideline celebrations with Kluivert, now an assistant to coach Louis van Gaal.
A bizarre own goal from Szilard Devecseri in the 64th minute added to the Dutch tally.
Then late efforts from Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben rounded off the high tempo performance from the Dutch, who had been warned by Van Gaal that they would be playing for places in Brazil.
Hungary's goal came from a penalty converted by Balazs Dzsudzsak after a handball from Jeffrey Bruma just after the break.
Netherlands have 25 points from their nine games, with their final match away to Turkey on Tuesday.
Turkey and Romania, who both have 16 points with one match remaining, are fighting it out for a playoff spot.

Clinical: Van Persie is among the finest finishers in the world

Explosive: Van Persie's finishes tend to be as accurate as they are powerful

Aerial threat: Van Persie even scored with a header as Holland swept Hungary aside

Nowhere near: Hungary goalkeeper Adam Bogdan could do little to save his side

Time to celebrate: Holland have already sealed qualification for the World Cup

Goalscorer: Jeremain Lens scored Holland's third goal

Attacking flair: The Dutch were rampant against Hungary

Present and past: Van Persie celebrated with Holland's previous record holder, Patrick Kluivert

Tough task master: Holland boss Louis van Gaal had warned his side they were playing for their World Cup places

Curling in: Arjen Robben added Holland's eighth with a last-gasp free-kick