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Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo shine as Netherlands hammer Sweden at World Cup
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as the Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 victory over Sweden to go top of World Cup Group F.
Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden
HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded after conceding near the end of regulation in a disappointing opening 2-2 draw against Japan and underlining the team’s credentials as among the favorites to go far in the tournament. Brobbey — chosen ahead of record scorer Memphis Depay — repaid Koeman’s faith with two goals in the opening 17 minutes to give the Dutch the early initiative and another two from Cody Gakpo in a seven-minute spell after the break put the match out of reach. His first came when he flicked the ball to Tijjani Reijnders who found Gakpo racing down the left flank to set up the Sunderland striker for a tap-in. Brobbey struck again when Denzel Dumfries swung in a perfectly weighted cross that he simply directed past Sweden goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt with an outstretched leg. SLOPPY SWEDEN The Swedes — full of optimism after crushing Tunisia 5-1 in their opening match — gave the ball away too easily and could not contain the Dutch attack. Graham Potter’s side played with more urgency following the first hydration break but it was never good enough against a ruthless Dutch side who converted their chances. Viktor Gyokeres presented the main danger for Sweden early on with a free kick and curling effort that tested Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Yasin Ayari had a chance to get Sweden back into the game but could not control the ball with his chest with only the goalkeeper to beat. Substitute Anthony Elanga pulled one back in the 59th
Hasil Belanda Vs Swedia: Singa Oranye Ngamuk, Menang 5-1!
Pada pertandingan di Houston Stadium, Minggu (21/6/2026) dini hari WIB, Belanda memimpin dua gol di babak pertama lewat brace Brian Brobbey. Cody Gakpo menambah dua gol di babak kedua yang ditutup gol Crysencio Summerville.
Belanda Ungguli Swedia 2-0 di Babak I
Pada pertandingan di Houston Stadium, Minggu (21/6/2026) dini hari WIB, Belanda langsung menyerang sejak menit awal. Hasilnya mereka sudah memimpin pada menit keenaam.
De Jong to start for Dutch against Sweden
HOUSTON, June 20 : Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has shaken off an injury and will start the World Cup Group F match on Saturday against Sweden, who will feature the attacking duo of Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak.
Goalscorer Kamada credits ex-Palace boss Glasner for his Japan turnaround
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 15 : Daichi Kamada credited former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner for an international renaissance that has seen the midfielder fulfil a lifelong ambition and become a vital cog in a Japan side determined to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Japan fight back twice to snatch late draw vs. Netherlands - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Hasil Belanda Vs Jepang: Samurai Biru Lolos dari Kekalahan
Berlangsung di Dallas Stadium, Senin (15/6) dini hari WIB, kedua tim saling berbalas gol. Belanda unggul lewat tandukan Virgil van Dijk di menit ke-51, namun Jepang menyamakan skor melalui tembakan Keito Nakamura di menit ke-57.