Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F at World Cup
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HOUSTON (AP) — Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.
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 points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later Saturday.
Gakpo, who also had an assist, extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute off a cross from Denzel Dumfries.
He matched Brobbey when he scored on a right-footed shot from the left box in the 54th minute.
Sweden couldn’t build on its strong performance in a 5-1 walloping of Tunisia in its first match.
The loss to the Dutch was its biggest World Cup defeat since losing 7-1 to Brazil in 1950.
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