A brilliant all-round performance from Denzel Dumfries takes the Netherlands to the quarterfinals of 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory at Khalifa International Stadium.
For Netherlands, Memphis Depay in 10′, Daley Blind in 45+1′ and Denzel Dumfries in 81′ scored the goals while for USA, Haji Wright scored back one in 76′.
With one goal and two assists, Denzel Dumfries is one of three players to be directly involved in 3+ goals in a single World Cup match for the Netherlands, after Rob Rensenbrink (twice in 1978) and Johan Cruijff (in 1974).
This is Netherlands’ seventh World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1974, for coach Louis van Gaal the unbeaten run continues to 19.
USA Starting XI: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Tyler Adams (c), Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Jesus Ferreira, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Tim Weah
Netherlands Starting XI: Andries Noppert, Daley Blind, Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk (c), Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Marten de Roon, Davy Klaassen, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay.
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