Netherlands VS USA...CONTINUE READING
The Netherlands produced a clinical attacking performance and survived a brief scare to beat the USA 3-1 and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
The USA had more possession (59 percent) and shots at goal (17 to the Netherlands’).
However, the Netherlands were quite happy to absorb the USA attacks and force Berhalter’s side into mistakes. In the end, it was a comfortable win for van Gaal’s side.
With an average age of 24, the USA were one of the youngest teams at this World Cup. Many of the players of their squad are likely to remain in the team during the next World Cup cycle.
The experience gained could serve them well as they prepare to co-host the 2026 World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada.
Argentine VS Australia
Argentina have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Australia in Al Rayyan.
Lionel Messi’s first goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup sent Argentina ahead in the 35th minute before Julian Alvarez doubled the advantage for the South Americans just before the hour.
Australia benefitted from a huge deflection in the 77th minute to halve the deficit, with Craig Goodwin’s strike hitting Enzo Fernandez before dropping into the back of the net, but the Socceroos could not find a second.
Lionel Scaloni’s side will take on Netherlands in the final eight on December 9, with Holland beating the USA earlier in the day to secure their own position in the quarter-finals.
Australia finished second in Group D behind France to advance to the round of 16 for just the second time in their history, but it proved to be a match too far for Graham Arnold’s side.
