Dutch masters into World Cup quarter-finals as USA downed
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.
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Dumfries delivers as Dutch head into last eight
DOHA :Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries set up their first two goals and netted a decisive third to ensure a 3-1 victory over the United States on Saturday and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals, thwarting U.S. efforts at a late comeback.
Clockwork Oranje strike thrice to beat USA and swoop into World Cup last-eight
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.
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.
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.