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Doha: Three-time finalists Netherlands moved into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after beating the USA 3-1 in first Round of 16 clash at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
Denzel Dumfries was star for the Dutch side as he played role in all of his team's goals.
The Inter Milan star first assisted Memphis Depay for Netherlands' opening goal in the 10th minute before setting up Daley Blind for their second goal (45+1 minute) just before the break.
After substitute Haji Wright brought the Americans back into the game with a 76th minute goal, Dumfries himself netted one five minutes later to take the match beyond their reach.
USA created some good chances and started the game well but they failed to capitalise on their chances.
Christian Pulisic, who started the match after recovering from a pelvic contusion, could have given USA an early lead but Andries Noppert made a brilliant save with his boot to deny the Chelsea forward.
Noppert also made several saves as Gregg Berhalter's men took at least eight shots on target in the match.
Louis van Gaal's Netherlands will take on Argentina or Australia – playing second Round of 16 game later tonight – in the quarter-finals.
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