Depay on target as Netherlands beat US 3-1 to reach quarter-finals
DOHA : The Netherlands became the first country into the World Cup quarter-finals as they beat the United States 3-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
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Depay, Blind give Netherlands 2-0 halftime lead over U.S
DOHA : Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.
Pulisic in for U.S team as Dutch stick with previous line-up
DOHA :Key attacker Christian Pulisic was included in the United States line-up for Saturday’s last-16 game at the Qatar World Cup against the Netherlands at the Khalifa International Stadium.
PREVIEW-Netherlands need to show they are not all talk
DOHA : After much posturing, the Netherlands now need to deliver if they are to fulfil their own prophecy at the World Cup, starting with the opening clash of the knockout stage against the United States on Saturday.
Five-sub rule means 'higher quality football' in Qatar, says FIFA expert
Former AC Milan and Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes the implementation of the five-substitute rule has "changed the game", leading to higher quality matches at the World Cup.
Five-sub rule means ‘higher quality football’ in Qatar, says FIFA expert
Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when play resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, the sport’s law-making body announced on Friday. PHOTO: Getty Images
Gakpo on target again as Dutch beat Qatar 2-0 to top World Cup Group A
AL KHOR, Qatar: Netherlands eased past already eliminated Qatar 2-0 to top Group A and reach the knockout stages on Tuesday (Nov 29) after Cody Gakpo netted his third goal in three games, bringing the curtain down on the World Cup hosts with their third straight defeat.
Netherlands boss Van Gaal bristles at critics after topping group
AL KHOR, Qatar: Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal locked horns with Dutch journalists after they said the Orange Machine's 2-0 World Cup win over Qatar was too dull, even if it secured them the top spot in Group A.