Match Report
3 points and 2 places separated them: Netherlands 1st with 7, Sweden 3rd with 4. Sweden had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.33/1.33 for Netherlands and 2.33/2.33 for Sweden (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
The venue was Houston Stadium, with room for 72,220 spectators. On the scoreboard, Netherlands led 2-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 5-1.
Goal scorers
Netherlands: Brian Brobbey (5'), Brian Brobbey (17'), Cody Gakpo (47'), Cody Gakpo (54'), Crysencio Summerville (89') · Sweden: Anthony Elanga (59')
Key stats
Possession: Netherlands 51% · Sweden 49% · Total shots: 10-16 · On target: 7-8 · Corners: 2-5