Brobbey and Gakpo Strike Twice Each as Netherlands Routs Sweden 5-1 to Lead Group F
Brian Brobbey scored twice in 17 minutes and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Dutch moved atop Group F.
- On Saturday, the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston to surge atop World Cup Group F with a dominant performance.
- Manager Ronald Koeman's surprise decision to start Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey proved inspired, as the forward scored twice in the opening 17 minutes.
- Cody Gakpo scored twice early in the second half to extend the lead to 4-0, while Anthony Elanga netted a 59th-minute consolation for Sweden.
- The victory gives the Netherlands four points and group leadership, while Graham Potter's Sweden side remains on three points with Japan awaiting in their final match.
- With four points, the Netherlands are well-positioned for qualification to the Round of 32, though Sweden's path remains viable ahead of their final group encounter.
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Cody Gakpo has 23 goals and 12 assists in 52 appearances for his country since making his debut five years ago. (EPA Images pic) HOUSTON: Cody Gakpo faced flak from Liverpool fans as their Premier League title defence imploded but at the World Cup he is proving to be the man for the big occasion with his country. The forward set up Brian Brobbey for the opening goal and grabbed two himself in the second half as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden …
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Netherlands rout Sweden 5-1; Japan blanks Tunisia 4-0
Brian Brobbey pounced for a first-half brace, Cody Gakpo scored two more goals after the break and the Netherlands romped to a 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday in Houston to take command of Group F. The post Netherlands rout Sweden 5-1; Japan blanks Tunisia 4-0 appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Houston. The Netherlands delighted kings and astronauts with a 5-1 score against Sweden at the Houston Stadium, and stands in the fight for being Group F leader at the World Cup.
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