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Netherlands beat USA to reach World Cup quarter-finals
The Netherlands have sealed a 3-1 victory over the United States in a thrilling World Cup round of 16 encounter on Saturday.
The Dutch went ahead in the 10th minute when Memphis Depay crowned a magnificent 21-pass move by turning in Denzel Dumfries’ cross.
Louis van Gaal’s side doubled the lead with the final kick of the first half when Daley Blind arrived with perfect timing on the end of another Dumfries cut back.
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The Dutch were given anxious moments when the US pulled a goal back in the 76th minute through Haji Wright from a Christian Pulisic assist.
But Netherlands restored their two-goal lead five minutes later when Dumfries scored, side-footing in a volley at the far post from Blind’s cross.
Netherlands will now face whoever wins between Australia and Argentina in the other round of 16 tie on Saturday.
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