The Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday, winning 5-1. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power the Netherlands to the victory.
Game Highlights
Brobbey’s goals came in the first half, helping the Netherlands get off to a great start. Gakpo extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime and matched Brobbey with his second goal in the 54th minute. The Netherlands’ win gives them a group-leading four points.
Sweden had plenty of chances to score, but Netherlands’ goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was brilliant in the first half with four saves. Anthony Elanga’s left-footed goal cut the lead to 4-1 in the 59th minute, allowing Sweden to avoid the shutout.
Post-Game Reaction
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman credited Brobbey’s success with getting in better shape after struggling with the rigors of playing a full game. Sweden coach Graham Potter said the defeat was less about what his team did and more about how good the Netherlands played.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
