Netherlands player ratings: Dutch dominate Sweden 5-1 in World Cup clash as Gakpo and Brobbey shine
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Mark Doyle
Summary
Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup match in Houston, with standout performances from Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey, and Denzel Dumfries. GOAL provides player ratings for the Dutch squad, highlighting Dumfries' assists, Van Dijk's leadership, and questioning Micky van de Ven's suitability at left-back. Bart Verbruggen made key saves to preserve the lead.
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· 3 pulledReal Madrid's new right-back showed what he's all about by putting the ball on a plate for both Brobbey and Gakpo to score.
If Dumfries stays fit, he's going to be a problem for opposition left-backs all tournament.
'World Cup Cody Gakpo' silences Liverpool supporters as Ronald Koeman's Brian Brobbey gamble pays off in devastating Dutch display
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