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FIFA #8 vs #38NRG StadiumHouston, USA72,220 capacity68,777 attendance🌧️ 26°C RainRef: Michael Oliver
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Netherlands win in commanding fashion
Netherlands 5–1 Sweden - Group F
Netherlands ran out 5–1 winners against Sweden.
How the goals went in
1
5′🇳🇱Goal1–0
Brian Brobbey
Netherlands · Assist: Cody Gakpo with a cross
2
17′🇳🇱Goal2–0
Brian Brobbey
Netherlands · Assist: Denzel Dumfries with a cross
3
47′🇳🇱Goal3–0
Cody Gakpo
Netherlands · Assist: Denzel Dumfries with a cross
4
54′🇳🇱Goal4–0
Cody Gakpo
Netherlands · Assist: Crysencio Summerville following a fast break
5
59′🇸🇪Goal4–1
Anthony Elanga
Sweden · Assist: Alexander Isak with a through ball following a fast break
6
89′🇳🇱Goal5–1
Crysencio Summerville
Netherlands · Assist: Memphis Depay
What stood out
- ✓Possession was evenly split (50.9%–49.1%).
- ✓Sweden were far more threatening in attack with 16 shots (8 on target).
- ✓Netherlands's goalkeeper made 7 saves.
- ✓4 of 6 goals came in the second half.
- ✓Tactical matchup: Netherlands (4-3-3) vs Sweden (3-1-4-2).
- ✓A near-sellout at NRG Stadium - 68,777 fans (95% of capacity).
Match Summary
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.
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