The Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup quarterfinals today with a resounding 3-1 victory over the United States.
Despite Manchester United’s lone representative in the Oranje squad, Tyrell Malacia, going undrafted today, Reds fans had plenty to feed on with so many reported transfer targets in action.
The first goal was a fantastic team goal involving Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries and Memphis Depay, the scorer, all linked to an Old Trafford move.
The second also featured an assist for Dumfries and was sent off by former United man Daley Blind.
Depay had a good game overall but allowed the USA to get back into the game with a poor back pass that was cleared, but in the ensuing attack the Americans managed to get the ball into the net when Dumfries couldn’t clear it out. of the line.
Minutes later, Inter made amends for the failed clearance by sending Blind’s cross from the left to make it 3-1 against the Netherlands and put the game out of sight.
Depay was substituted seconds later, likely as punishment for the suicidal backpass.
His 83 minutes included 81% passing accuracy, 75% shooting accuracy, 3/6 rushing wins and 2/3 long balls.
With two assists and a goal, Dumfries is likely to be voted man of the match, although his passing accuracy of just 63% wasn’t impressive.
He was also unsuccessful with both of his dribble attempts and won just 1 of 6 rushing duels.
He lost possession 28 times.
Gakpo shone again despite missing the score, as did centre-back Jurrien Timber, while another target, Frenkie de Jong, played quietly.
Statistics via sofascore.com
