Netherlands 3-1 USA
With a 3-1 victory over the United States, the Netherlands
advanced to the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals. The Europeans got off to the best
possible start thanks to a goal from Memphis Depay, and the Americans were left
with a challenging task after Daley Blind's identical goal just before
halftime. A tense finish was set up when Haji Wright cut the deficit in half in
the 76th minute, but shortly after, Denzel Dumfries announced the victory.
In a 3-1 victory over the United States, Denzel Dumfries led
the Netherlands into the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals with a goal and two
assists.
The USA blitzed the Dutch early in the game with good
energy. Tyler Adams' deft flick gave Christian Pulisic a chance in the second
minute, but Andries Noppert's outstanding foot save stopped the Chelsea
forward's effort.
After some meticulous Dutch buildup, the goal was scored
against the flow of play. Dumfries, who received possession of the ball, was
able to pull it back for Memphis Depay, who scored with a first-time shot.
From that point on, the Netherlands controlled the game as
the USA found it difficult to assert themselves in midfield. To suit their own
pace, the Dutch were happy to sluggish the game. The Netherlands doubled their
lead with a nearly identical goal to their first one just as the US began to
look more dangerous at the end of the first half. Once more, Dumfries was
helpful because his low pass into the box found Daley Blind, who was able to
evade Sergino Dest and score.
The USA attempted to regain momentum in the second half, and
nine minutes after coming on, Haji Wright flicked in an unintentional looping
goal. The US persisted in exerting pressure on the Dutch, but their momentum
was short-lived because Dumfries scored on a volley in the 81st minute.
Later on Saturday, the Netherlands will face the victor of
the contest between Argentina and Australia.
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