Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
HOUSTON (AP) — Under intense pressure after an opening-game draw, the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday to move atop the Group F standings. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to the 5-1 win. Brobbey’s goals came in the first half, helping the Netherlands get off to a great start and roll to the big win after playing Japan to a 2-2 draw Sunday. The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four has...
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