Netherlands 5-1 Sweden
The Netherlands were far too strong, winning 5-1 to go to the top of Group F, with 2 goals each from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo.
How the match went
The Netherlands were unstoppable, and the goals just kept coming.
Their striker Brian Brobbey opened the scoring in the 5th minute, then made it 2-0 in the 17th, scoring twice early on.
That early double sent the Netherlands into the break 2-0 in front.
Cody Gakpo took over after half-time, scoring in the 47th and 54th minutes to make it 4-0.
Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden in the 59th minute to make it 4-1.
But then Crysencio Summerville added a 5th in the 89th minute to wrap up a comfortable 5-1 win.
There is a cruel twist for Sweden here, who had won their own opener 5-1 and then lost by the exact same score.
The Netherlands, who had drawn their opener 2-2 with Japan, go to the top of Group F with 4 points.
Key moments
- ⚽ 5' Brobbey (Netherlands)
- ⚽ 17' Brobbey (Netherlands)
- ⚽ 47' Gakpo (Netherlands)
- ⚽ 54' Gakpo (Netherlands)
- ⚽ 59' Elanga (Sweden)
- ⚽ 89' Summerville (Netherlands)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Saturday, June 20
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group F
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium, Houston
- Attendance
- 68,777
- Referee
- Michael Oliver (England)
What's next for Netherlands?
The Netherlands are top of Group F on 4 points and full of confidence.
They play Tunisia on June 25 in their final group game.
A win or a draw there should send them through to the next round.
What's next for Sweden?
Sweden are on 3 points after this heavy loss but are still in the race.
They play Japan on June 25 in their final group game.
They will likely need to win that one to go through.
Common questions
What was the final score of Netherlands vs Sweden?
The Netherlands won 5-1. They led 2-0 at half-time and pulled clear in the second half.
Who scored in the match?
Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo scored twice for the Netherlands, and Crysencio Summerville added the 5th. Anthony Elanga scored Sweden's only goal.
What was the half-time score?
It was 2-0 to the Netherlands at half-time, both goals from Brian Brobbey. The Netherlands added 3 more after the break.
What does this result mean for Group F?
The Netherlands go to the top of Group F with 4 points, tied with Japan on 4 but ahead on goals scored. Sweden stay on 3 points, with Tunisia bottom on 0.
Who do the Netherlands and Sweden play next?
The Netherlands play Tunisia on June 25 in their final Group F game. Sweden play Japan on the same day, and will likely need to win to go through.