Netherlands 3-1 USA: Goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries prove too much for Americans in last-16 clash
The Netherlands beat USA 3-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. They will play Argentina at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Friday December 9. USA had Christian Pulisic, but he missed a glorious opportunity to open the scoring. The Netherlands soaked up pressure well through the first half and repeatedly threatened on the counter-attack. Louis van Gaal's sole defeat in his 11 World Cups came on penalties against Argentina in 2014.
Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries scored the goals that secured a 3-1 victory for the Netherlands. USA had a few chances in the second half but couldn't find a way back into the match. The Netherlands will play either Germany or Brazil in quarter-finals. The winner will face either Brazil or Germany. USMNT will take on Germany in a quarterfinal. They will have to play each other in two weeks. It will be played in front of a crowd of 80,000 people. Germany will host the other game. United States will not play in this game as they are not in good condition.
The Netherlands beat USA 2-0 in the last 16 of the World Cup. Louis van Gaal's side won the group phase. The game was exciting but unpredictable. The Dutch coach has never lost a match in charge of them at a World cup. He's never won a game in that tournament. USA's ambition was their downfall. Haji Wright's goal halved the deficit for USA. Denzel Dumfries' goal ended the chance of a dramatic turnaround.
Holland will play a counter-attacking football and they are in the last eight. Paul Merson thought Memphis Depay was outstanding. Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries were the standouts.
Louis van Gaal was critical of his players at half time. Netherlands were in the lead 2-0 at the time, but they were not effective enough in defending.
Gregg Berhalter is proud of his USA team but disappointed with the result. Memphis Depay scored 43rd international goal for the Netherlands. Robin van Persie is the second highest goalscorer in Oranje history behind Robin Van Persi (50). Christian Pulisic was directly involved in all three of USA's goals at the 2022 World Cup.
Van Gaal has had a longer unbeaten start as a manager than Scolari. Memphis Depay scored 43rd international goal for the Netherlands.
