Chinanews.com, Doha, December 4th (Reporter Bian Liqun) On the evening of the 3rd local time, the 1/8 finals of the World Cup in Qatar took the lead. The Dutch team defeated the US team 3:1 and broke into the quarterfinals.
Dutch left wingback Dumfries staged 2 passes and 1 shot in this game, becoming the biggest contributor to the victory.
The Dutch team defeated the US team 3:1 and took the lead in breaking into the quarterfinals.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
In this game, the Dutch team continued their conservative style of play, while the US team was aggressive.
Only 2 minutes into the game, the US team had an excellent chance, but Pulisic's single-handed goal was bravely saved by Dutch goalkeeper Norpert.
The Dutch team, which is mainly defensive, seized the opportunity to play exquisite cooperation in the midfield. In the 10th minute, Depay scored from the center and helped the Dutch team take the lead.
Then the game entered the rhythm that the Dutch team liked. In stoppage time in the first half, Dumfries sent another assist, and Blind pushed and scored to help the Dutch team expand their score.
The moment the US team scored.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
Changed sides to fight again, in the 75th minute, the US team Wright Scorpion wagged his tail and pulled back a goal.
But only 5 minutes later, Dumfries scored a goal in the penalty area, completely killing the rekindled suspense.
In the end, the Dutch team 3:1 the US team took the lead in advancing to the top 8.
The left wingback Dumfries of the Dutch team, who contributed 2 passes and 1 shot in this game, was elected as the best player. After the game, he said that this was a good promotion for him and Blind, because they had suffered some problems before. criticize.
For the team's conservative style of play, Dumfries believes that the team's style is working and there will be more room for improvement.
The Dutch team defeated the US team 3:1 and took the lead in breaking into the quarterfinals.
The picture shows the game scene.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
At the post-match press conference, Van Gaal also kissed Dumfries, who performed well in the field, and the latter showed a bright smile.
Although the team successfully advanced to the top 8, Van Gaal raised the team's shortcomings after the game. He believed that the team's performance in ball possession was still lacking.
"We lost too many ball possessions, many of which were unnecessary. The opponent's goals came from our mistakes in possession of the ball, but fortunately, the game improved in the second half."
According to the schedule, the Dutch team will face the winner of Argentina and Australia on the evening of the 9th local time. If they win, they will be able to advance to the top four after the 2014 World Cup.
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