Netherlands vs USA Highlights: FT NED 3-1 USA; Netherlands through to FIFA World Cup quarters

22:37 (IST)

That brings us to the end of our coverage of the first Round of 16 clash of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the Netherlands coming out on top against a spirited USA.

We shift our focus to the next knockout clash, between two-time champions Argentina who are up against Australia, with the match kicking off in two hours' time. Stay tuned to Firstpost.com for live score and updates on that match.

22:30 (IST)

The Americans were staging a fightback in the second half, and were beginning to believe again after Haji Wright's 76th minute strike.

Denzel Dumfries' goal five minutes later however, sealed the deal for the Dutch. Here's Inter Milan midfielder Dumfries celebrating after scoring the winner!

22:28 (IST)

FT Netherlands 3-1 USA

Netherlands are the first team to enter the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, producing a clinical performance against the USMNT that resulted in a 3-1 victory for Louis van Gaal’s men!

22:19 (IST)

90’ Netherlands 3-1 USA

A total of six minutes have been added in stoppage time after the clock hits the 90-minute mark, and the USMNT face an uphill task to even level the scores, let alone beat the Dutch, whose coach van Gaal perhaps is already making plans for the quarters.

22:12 (IST)

81’ Netherlands 3-1 USA

GOAL! Just when the American fans at the Khalifa International Stadium were rediscovering their voices, Denzel Dumfries restores the two-goal lead for the Dutch as the USMNT defence is found wanting again!

22:03 (IST)

76’ Netherlands 2-1 USA

GOAL! The Americanas have been handed a lifeline with 15 minutes left in regulation time, and for the first time today, the Dutch have been made to pay the price for a defensive lapse!

And it's Haji Wright who reduces the deficit for the USMNT, the ball taking a deflection off his foot after a cross from Pulisic, the ball going over keeper Noppert and into the net!

21:59 (IST)

71’ Netherlands 2-0 USA

Incredible double save by Turner to prevent the Dutch from netting a third! Dives to his right to thwart a shot from outside the box and gets up almost immediately to put the rebound shot away to safely. And a minute later, he puts in a slide, this time collecting the ball safely.

21:54 (IST)

More changes coming in for the Yanks
 

67' - Changes for the United States:

On: Aaronson, Wright
Off: Weah, McKennie pic.twitter.com/bWtNMeQvz5— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) December 3, 2022

21:52 (IST)

60’ Netherlands 2-0 USA

We witness the first booking of the game at the hour mark with the referee bringing out the yellow card for substitute Teun Koopmeiners for an illegal challenge on Christian Pulisic. The Dutch, meanwhile, are doing well to thwart one American charge after another and preserve their two-goal lead.

21:50 (IST)

49’ Netherlands 2-0 USA

Ream nearly puts the ball in as the Americans come closest to opening their account in this game and halving the deficit. And it’s Gakpo who manages to prevent the ball from crossing the goalline.

The Dutch produce a counter-attack in the next minute and this time, Yanks custodian Turner is able to keep the ball from going in. Plenty happening already at the start of the second half, and the Americans cetainly are charged up despite lagging behind by two strikes to nil.

21:37 (IST)

46’ Netherlands 2-0 USA

USA make a halftime change — bringing in Gio Reyna in place of Jesus Ferreira.

Netherlands make two — replacing Davy Klaassen and Marten de Roon with Teun Koopmeiners and Steven Bergwijn.

Action resumes at the Khalifa International Stadium.

21:18 (IST)

HT Netherlands 2-0 USA

GOAL! The Dutch double their lead at the stroke of half-time, and have one foot in the quarter-finals already! The American defence is caught napping inside the box following a throw-in and Daley Blind deftly puts this past Eagles keeper Matt Turner!

The American fans at the Khalifa Stadium, who had been boosting their team’s morale with “USA! USA!” chants until now, suddenly have a worried look on their faces and have gone quiet.

21:15 (IST)

43’ Netherlands 1-0 USA

Weah had been advancing down the right flank menacingly the previous minute, and this time goes for an ambitious shot from just outside the box. Noppert however has little trouble collecting the ball safely between his gloves. Looks like the Dutch will retain their lead going into halftime.

21:03 (IST)

Milestone achieved!