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Brobbey and Gakpo at the double as five-star Netherlands crush sorry Sweden
It turns out Sweden do not have a monopoly on old-fashioned centre-forward play. They were schooled in it here by Brian Brobbey, who was brought in by Ronald Koeman to give the Netherlands’ attack a focal point and swiftly made his under-pressure manager resemble a genius. Brobbey scored twice in the opening 17 minutes to pave the way for a crushing win, proving impossible to handle with a cocktail of strength, touch and finishing.
TL;DR
- Brian Brobbey scored two early goals, establishing a focal point for the Netherlands' attack.
- Cody Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville also scored twice, contributing to the Netherlands' rout.
- Sweden improved in the second half after tactical adjustments but couldn't overcome the early deficit.
- The Netherlands' strong performance enhances their confidence, while Sweden faces a must-win game against Japan.
- Manager Ronald Koeman praised the team's quality and forward depth.