Netherlands 3 – 1 USA

Denzel Dumfries starred because the Netherlands noticed off a spirited second half from USA to win their final-16 tie 3-1 and e-book their place within the quarter finals of the World Cup.

First-half objectives from Memphis Depay (10) and Daley Blind (45+1), swept dwelling in comparable vogue from Dumfries crosses, put the Dutch in management however USA compelled each the Inter Milan defender and Cody Gakpo to clear off the road earlier than Haji Wright produced an “impossible” 76th-minute end to arrange an enormous finale.

Standout performer Dumfries ended their hopes of a dramatic turnaround, although, volleying in Blind’s cross within the 83rd minute to safe the victory.

USA had been boosted by Christian Pulisic being handed match to play however the Chelsea ahead wasted an excellent opening simply three minutes in, taking pictures at Andries Noppert when clear by way of.

From then on, the Netherlands soaked up strain nicely by way of the primary half and repeatedly threatened on the counter-assault – an efficient tactical ploy from Dutch boss Louis van Gaal, who’s now unbeaten in all 11 of his World Cup matches in cost.

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