Brobbey and Gakpo Strike Twice Each as Netherlands Routs Sweden 5-1 to Lead Group F
Brian Brobbey scored twice in 17 minutes and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Dutch moved atop Group F.
- On Saturday, the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston to surge atop World Cup Group F with a dominant performance.
- Manager Ronald Koeman's surprise decision to start Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey proved inspired, as the forward scored twice in the opening 17 minutes.
- Cody Gakpo scored twice early in the second half to extend the lead to 4-0, while Anthony Elanga netted a 59th-minute consolation for Sweden.
- The victory gives the Netherlands four points and group leadership, while Graham Potter's Sweden side remains on three points with Japan awaiting in their final match.
- With four points, the Netherlands are well-positioned for qualification to the Round of 32, though Sweden's path remains viable ahead of their final group encounter.
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Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.
The Netherlands team reacted strongly this Saturday and, after pairing 2-2 against Japan in its debut, ran 5-1 to Sweden at the NRG Stadium in Houston to take command of the World Cup F group.Read more]]>
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