World Cup 2022: Netherlands Through to Quarter-finals

 

Netherlands had a field day against the United States who was beaten 3-1 and eliminated from knockouts at the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. 

The Dutch side was more impressive and the Americans despite having better chances early into the game, were unable to find the back of the net before Deepay Memphis put the Netherlands in the lead. 

Denzel Dumfries latched on with the ball into the right flank and let a cross into the box for a strike from Memphis as the side took the lead 10 minutes into the game. The second goal happened in the second half and nearly from same spot when Daley Blind lashed home Dumfries' cross. 

Christian Pulisic eventually cause a goal for the Americans with a cross that Haji Wright skillfully flicked to go over in a lob to beat goalkeeper Noppert to the goal. With 14 minutes left, the Dutch side yet extended their lead as Blind's cross found Dumfries for a tap into the net. 

The Dutch side has not gone passed the semi-finals of the Fifa World Cup since 2014 when they were beaten by the Argentina that were later on defeated in the final by Germany.

Netherlands will face in the quarter-finals the winner between Argentina and Australia in their Last 16 game which will hold on Saturday.