🎥 Oranje 3-0 Tunisia to go top, Japan and Sweden into last 16! Hien KO 🚑
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Group F is over and the verdict is already in: the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden are through to the round of 32, Tunisia are eliminated. The Oranje seal top spot and brush Tunisia aside with a 3-1 win. Dumfries and his teammates finish the group on 7 points and now will face Morocco in the round of 32 in what promises to be a spectacular clash.
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The match immediately goes the way of Ronald Koeman’s side. After Tunisia waste a chance through Gharbi, the opener comes thanks to an own goal by Skhiri (3'), who turns a Dumfries cross into his own net. Four minutes later, Brobbey makes it two (7'), scoring his third goal of the World Cup and confirming his excellent form.
With a two-goal lead inside the opening minutes, the Netherlands control possession and make the most of their clear technical superiority to manage the match. After the break, Tunisia show some pride and pull one back through a Mastouri header, taking advantage of a dip in intensity from the Oranje. The response, however, is immediate: from a set piece, Van Hecke makes it 3-1 and puts the game to bed for good.
Late on, Reijnders also hits the crossbar and the Netherlands go close to a fourth goal several times, without further changing the scoreline. First place in the group is now secure and the Oranje can turn their focus to the clash with Morocco, one of the most intriguing ties in the round of 32.
🇯🇵 JAPAN - SWEDEN 🇸🇪
Japan and Sweden finish the group with a 1-1 draw that suits both sides. The Japanese keep second place behind the Netherlands and will face Brazil in the round of 32, while Sweden qualify as one of the best third-placed teams and wait to find out their next opponent, which could be France or Norway.
In the first half, Japan show more initiative thanks to the movement of their attacking midfielders and constant vertical play, but without managing to convert, while Sweden struggle to create danger. The game comes alive after the break, when Maeda gives the Samurai Blue the lead (56') by finishing a precise assist from Doan. After the goal, however, Japan lose some compactness and allow Sweden to grow into the game. Elanga restores parity, scoring his second goal in a row in the tournament.
Late on, the Swedes also go close to winning it through Isak, but Suzuki produces a series of decisive saves, preventing a defeat that would have been too harsh on Japan. The Parma goalkeeper rescues his team with a superb display.Â
The match also featured the appearance of the ageless Nagatomo who, at 39, makes an appearance at his fifth World Cup.
🚑 Bad injury for Hien
The match was also marked by injuries: Hien was forced off with a muscle problem in his left thigh that does not look good at all. In fact, the Atalanta defender’s World Cup could already be over.Â
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