FIFA World Cup 2022: Dutch' Depay, Blind & Dumfries goal scores prove too much expensive for Americans as Exit in last-16 clash, Player ratings.

Denzel Dumfries shines as the Netherlands bow-out a spirited second half from USA to win their last-16 tie 3-1 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.

The Netherlands took control in the first half thanks to goals from Memphis-Depay and Daley Blind (45+1), both of which were similarly swept home from Dumfries crosses.

However, the USA forced the Inter-Milan defender and Cody-Gakpo to clear off the line before Haji-Wright produced a "impossible" finish in the 76th minute to set up a thrilling finish.

Dumfries, a standout performer, put an end to their hopes of a stunning comeback by volleying in Blind's cross to seal the victory in the 83rd minute.

Christian-clearance Pulisic's to play had given the USA hope, but just three minutes in, the Chelsea forward blew a golden opportunity by shooting at Andries-Noppert while in a clear shot.

Throughout the first half, Netherlands did a good job of withstanding pressure and frequently threatened to counterattack, which was a clever tactical move by Dutch manager Louis van Gaal.

Van Gall, In his 11 World Cup matches as manager, the Netherlands' lone loss came against Argentina in 2014 on penalties.

World Cup 2022 Fantasy football: Netherlands 3-1 USA: Player ratings

NETHERLANDS: Noppert 8, Dumfries 9, Timber 7, Van Dijk 7, Ake 7, Blind 8, De Roon 6, De Jong 7, Klaassen 7, Gakpo 7, Depay 8.

Subs: Simons 6, Koopmeiners 6, Bergwijn 6, Weghorst N/A, De Ligt N/A.

USA: Turner 6, Robinson 5, Ream 6, Zimmerman 6, Dest 6, Musah 5, Adams 6, McKennie 6, Pulisic 6, Ferreira 6, Weah 5.

Subs: Reyna 6, Wright 7, Aaronson 6, Yedlin 6, Morris N/A.

Player of the Match - Denzel Dumfries - NED

Key Stats

Only Felipe Scolari (12) has had a longer unbeaten start as a manager in World Cup history than van Gaal (11).

Memphis Depay scored his 43rd international goal for the Netherlands, becoming the outright second highest goalscorer in Oranje history, behind Robin van Persie (50).

Depay's goal ended a sequence of 20 uninterrupted passes, the most on record for a Netherlands goal at the World Cup (1966 onwards).

Christian Pulisic was directly involved in all three of USA's goals at the 2022 World Cup (1 goal, 2 assists).

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