NETHERLANDS RATINGS: Andries Noppert 8 - The giant goalkeeper saved from Pulisic after two minutes, and again from Weah after 42. Two blocks at the start of the second half. Scrambled at the fortunate USA goal, but wise to rush out to stop another attack a minute later. Vital at the end as the USA went for it. AFP
NETHERLANDS RATINGS: Andries Noppert 8 - The giant goalkeeper saved from Pulisic after two minutes, and again from Weah after 42. Two blocks at the start of the second half. Scrambled at the fortunate USA goal, but wise to rush out to stop another attack a minute later. Vital at the end as the USA went for it. AFP
Virgil van Dijk 7 - Flicked a Pulisic ball away as USA tried to get level. Powerful headers throughout. Blocked a Weah shot on 62. An impenetrable wall at the back for Holland. EPA
Virgil van Dijk 7 - Flicked a Pulisic ball away as USA tried to get level. Powerful headers throughout. Blocked a Weah shot on 62. An impenetrable wall at the back for Holland. EPA
Jurrien Timber 7 - Right of the central defence in the 3-4-1-2 chosen by Van Gaal. Comfortable. AFP
Jurrien Timber 7 - Right of the central defence in the 3-4-1-2 chosen by Van Gaal. Comfortable. AFP
Nathan Ake 7 - Left of the central three, he did well – starting with getting back to head away a seventh minute USA attack. AFP
Nathan Ake 7 - Left of the central three, he did well – starting with getting back to head away a seventh minute USA attack. AFP
Denzel Dumfries 9 - Played Pulisic on for an early chance, then made an outstanding challenge on Robinson. Set up Holland’s first two goals, both low crosses as he pulled the ball back to a waiting teammate. Supposed to be a full-back, but most effective in attack – especially when he volleyed the third in after 80. AFP
Denzel Dumfries 9 - Played Pulisic on for an early chance, then made an outstanding challenge on Robinson. Set up Holland’s first two goals, both low crosses as he pulled the ball back to a waiting teammate. Supposed to be a full-back, but most effective in attack – especially when he volleyed the third in after 80. AFP
Daley Blind 9 - On his 98th cap and with his dad on the bench he scored his third goal for his country when he made it 2-0 on 46, a similar goal to the first. He’d moved up from the back to be in a perfect position and his timing to meet the ball left his man behind. Beautiful ball into the box for Dumfries and the third. AFP
Daley Blind 9 - On his 98th cap and with his dad on the bench he scored his third goal for his country when he made it 2-0 on 46, a similar goal to the first. He’d moved up from the back to be in a perfect position and his timing to meet the ball left his man behind. Beautiful ball into the box for Dumfries and the third. AFP
Frenkie De Jong 8 - The Dutch press said Holland have been playing boring football. Louis van Gaal described it as winning football. De Jong isn’t boring but he’s a winner. Doesn’t matter how many players are around him, he always finds his pass. Booked on 87. PA
Frenkie De Jong 8 - The Dutch press said Holland have been playing boring football. Louis van Gaal described it as winning football. De Jong isn’t boring but he’s a winner. Doesn’t matter how many players are around him, he always finds his pass. Booked on 87. PA
Marten de Roon 6 - Calmed everything down after the USA’s powerful start, then helped Holland control the game – even with less possession. AFP
Marten de Roon 6 - Calmed everything down after the USA’s powerful start, then helped Holland control the game – even with less possession. AFP
Davy Klaassen 7 - Holland are unbeaten in 19 since Van Gaal took over and Klaasseen has started in 15 of those games. Off at half time with his side leading 2-0 and Van Gaal keeping an eye on the next game. AFP
Davy Klaassen 7 - Holland are unbeaten in 19 since Van Gaal took over and Klaasseen has started in 15 of those games. Off at half time with his side leading 2-0 and Van Gaal keeping an eye on the next game. AFP
Memphis Depay 8 - Swept Holland in front after nine minutes with their first attack – a stunning 12-pass move from back to front. 22 goals in 24 for his country now. Dipped a shot after 60 was tipped over, then a header on 71 was well saved. EPA
Memphis Depay 8 - Swept Holland in front after nine minutes with their first attack – a stunning 12-pass move from back to front. 22 goals in 24 for his country now. Dipped a shot after 60 was tipped over, then a header on 71 was well saved. EPA
Cody Gakpo 8 - Swept the ball wide to Dumfries to set up the first. Made a goal line clearance on 49; set up Depay – the pair combine well – on 60. Dropped into midfield. Made key passes. A big talent. AFP
Cody Gakpo 8 - Swept the ball wide to Dumfries to set up the first. Made a goal line clearance on 49; set up Depay – the pair combine well – on 60. Dropped into midfield. Made key passes. A big talent. AFP
SUBS: Teun Koopmeiners 6 - On for Klaasen at HT. The Dutch had only four shots on target in their opening two games. The Atalanta midfielder came on and didn’t add to that total. It didn’t matter than USA had more shots on target. Netherlands outclassed them. Booked. AFP
SUBS: Teun Koopmeiners 6 - On for Klaasen at HT. The Dutch had only four shots on target in their opening two games. The Atalanta midfielder came on and didn’t add to that total. It didn’t matter than USA had more shots on target. Netherlands outclassed them. Booked. AFP
Steven Bergwijn 6 - On for De Roon at the break, the Ajax winger had a shot from 25 metres on 71. AFP
Steven Bergwijn 6 - On for De Roon at the break, the Ajax winger had a shot from 25 metres on 71. AFP
Xavi Simons N/A = On for Depay after 82, he was about to make his debut in dramatic circumstances, then Holland scored again and he came on at 3-1. AFP
Xavi Simons N/A = On for Depay after 82, he was about to make his debut in dramatic circumstances, then Holland scored again and he came on at 3-1. AFP
Matthijs de Ligt N/A On for Ake after 93 as Van Gaal took any sting out of the USA. Getty
Matthijs de Ligt N/A On for Ake after 93 as Van Gaal took any sting out of the USA. Getty
Wout Weghorst N/A - On for Gakpo on 93. Getty
Wout Weghorst N/A - On for Gakpo on 93. Getty

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Netherlands ratings v USA - Dumfries 9, Blind 9, De Jong 8

Dutch are the first team through to quarter-finals after 3-1 win

Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten

December 03, 2022

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Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries set up their first two goals and netted a decisive third to ensure a 3-1 victory over the United States on Saturday and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Dumfries ended any hopes the Americans had of staging a rescue act after they had gone 2-0 down at halftime, tucking away a third goal for the Dutch that made sure of their victory and put the seal on an influential personal performance.

The USA had cut the deficit through Haji Wright in the 76th minute, but their hopes lasted just five minutes before Louis van Gaal's team wrapped up the win.

The Dutch player ratings from the game can be seen in the gallery above. To view the next image, just swipe.

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