It has taken only ten minutes for the Netherlands to break through the USA defences in the first knockout stages match of the World Cup.
The goal will calm Dutch nerves early, and they have Barcelona forward Memphis Depay to thank for that.
A beautiful team move resulted in the ball being played out wide to Denzel Dumfries, whose cross landed at the feet on Depay 12 yards out. From there, the 28-year-old swept the ball into the corner to give the Dutch the perfect start to the knockout stages.
It is only the second goal that the USA have conceded at this year’s World Cup, and it’s the first time that they have conceded from open play.
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GideonAT
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this is why i love football 🤣
we enjoy every moment in football haha
fanaikprz
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Depay must come to United as free agent to replace cr7 so that we can destroy Barcelona with him
He already been to Man utd....and he was disastrous
Hamsa_Baydaani
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Some people didn't care about what's goin on the pitch
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this is why i love football 🤣
Hamsa_Baydaani
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Louis van Gaal is unbeaten as Netherlands manager since returning in 2021 (19 games). He’s also never lost a World Cup match excluding shootouts. Legend 👏
excluding penalties what you talking about bruv a match is match get that in your head.
Pebdenpty
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Depay must come to United as free agent to replace cr7 so that we can destroy Barcelona with him
Pebdenpty
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I still ask myself on what planet would any coach prefer Ferran Torres over Depay
Only when you're Spanish yu can do that Otherwise if Depay was a Spanish player we'd be talking something else trust me
yewaceknp
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I still ask myself on what planet would any coach prefer Ferran Torres over Depay
tinabdisu
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Nice
AbdulZaks008
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Louis van Gaal is unbeaten as Netherlands manager since returning in 2021 (19 games). He’s also never lost a World Cup match excluding shootouts. Legend 👏
jasondrx77
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Depay doesn't get enough credit, Xavi tried to push him out, but Barca are leading La liga for now so we will see how this develops... 🤔
Graphics100
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Netherland are using one wing and it's working for them.... Argentina take note of the this
Graphics100
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They're going straight to quarter finals 🤣🤣🤣🤣
zapablpruz
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Barca to repay keep it up so Ur market value would increase we need to cash in
Dueabcdms
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very good play
GideonAT
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Some people didn't care about what's goin on the pitch