At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 'Orange Legion' Netherlands defeated the United States and reached the quarterfinals first.



The Netherlands defeated the United States 3-1 in the round of 16 of the tournament at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.



The Netherlands, who ranked 3rd in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but failed to qualify for the 2018 Russian tournament, returned to the final stage after 8 years and reached the round of 16 with 1st place in Group A (2 wins, 1 draw), and advanced to the quarterfinals for the 7th time in their career. It worked.



The Netherlands will play the winner of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia on the 10th at Lusail Stadium in the quarterfinals.



The United States, which advanced to the round of 16 consecutively in South Africa in 2010 and Brazil in 2014, returned 8 years after failing to advance to the finals at the 2018 Russia tournament, and passed the group stage with 2nd place in Group B (1 win, 2 draws), but in the first game of the single game. The contest is over.



The United States will host the next tournament in 2026, along with Canada and Mexico.



The Netherlands opened fire within 10 minutes of the start of the match, with 'Divine' Cody Hakpo, who exploded goals in 3 consecutive matches in the group stage, and Memphis Depay as a starting striker.



Hakpo's pass to the right flank was converted into a low cross by Denzel Frees, who finished with a right-footed shot by Depay.



The USA tried to find a way to attack mainly with Christian Pulisic and Timothy Weah on both sides, but it was difficult for the Netherlands to defend.



In the 43rd minute of the first half, after Wea cut off the opponent's pass, a mid-range shot from the right side of the penalty arc was blocked by Andris Nofert's save, and the only chance to score was close.



The Netherlands, who had been managing the game reliably, moved one step closer to the quarterfinals with a goal from both wingbacks in the first half extra time.



Friss regained his footing with a right-sided cross, and Daley Blind shook the net with a right-footed shot.



Blint shared the joy of going head-to-head with his varsity coach father, Dani Blint.



After replacing Jesús Pereira, who did not show much activity in the first half between Pulisic and Weah, with Giovanni Reina in the second half, the United States revitalized their attack.



In the 22nd minute of the second half, the U.S. started aggressive replacement cards such as Haji Wright and Brendan Aaronson. In the 31st minute of the second half, Wright scored a comeback goal following Pulisic's cross.



Fris, who joined the attack on a cross from Blindt's left flank, pushed it directly with his left foot this time, securing the Netherlands' advance to the quarterfinals.