'American dream dies' - Reactions as Depay and Dumfries inspire Netherlands to knockout USA

The Netherlands recorded a 3-1 victory against the United States of America (USA) 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 fixture played on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

In a battle of two undefeated teams, the Netherlands put on a clinic at the Al Rayyan Stadium to knock out the USA.

It took the Netherlands just 10 minutes to go in front as Memphis Depay converted a cross by Denzel Dumfries.

Just before the break, Blind converted a cross by Dumfries to out the Netherlands two goals up.

The USA began to press forward in the second half and went ahead in the 76th minute when Haji Wright converted a cross by Christian Pulisic.

The Netherlands responded in the 81st minute when Dumfries converted a cross by Blind to wrap up the game.

The Netherlands held on for the win and progressed to the quarterfinals where they await the winners of the other round-of-16 fixture between Argentina and Australia.

Inter Milan defender Dumfries produced a Man of the Match performance for the Netherlands against the USA

Dumfries provided two assists and scored one goal being a constant threat for the Netherlands in the attack.

The defender was praised for an incredible showing that helped the Netherlands advance to the quarterfinals.

The Netherlands' victory means that they will face off against the winner of the fixture between Argentina and Australia.

The Netherlands expect Argentina led by Lionel Messi to progress to the quarterfinals and are already making preparations to ensure success.

Messi led Argentina to defeat the Netherlands on penalties in the semifinal of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

The Netherlands are excited at the possibility of revenge against Messi and Argentina according to the trends on social media.

The Netherlands returns to action against Argentina or Australia in the quarterfinals scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022.