Netherlands delivered crushing 5-1 win over Sweden in World Cup action Saturday at Houston Stadium. Nearly 69,000 fans watched as the Dutch surged to top of Group F with four points . Sweden trails with three.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice, showing off Dutch firepower. Brobbey, starting first time, struck in fifth minute, converting Gakpo's low cross. Twelve minutes later,he made it 2-0, toe-poking in deflected Denzel Dumfries cross .
Sweden had chances but couldn't finish. Coach Graham Potter was seen in deep talks with staff as match slipped away. Swedish attack,with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres,struggled against Dutch defense. Few opportunities.
After fast start,Netherlands kept up pressure. Gakpo netted his first two minutes into second half, tapping Dumfries cross. Then scored again in 54th minute, turning defender before shooting low into corner.
Sweden pulled one back in 59th minute when Anthony Elanga,Newcastle United substitute,raced clear and finished sharply. But Dutch answered with Crysencio Summerville goal in dying minutes,sealing emphatic win.
This match a stark reminder of Dutch attacking strength after 2-2 draw with Japan in opener. Dutch now eyeing knockout stages. Sweden must regroup for next clash with Japan.
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