Netherlands vs. USA live updates: Americans in halftime hole after two Dutch strikes
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Saturday on FOX with the Netherlands (2-1-0) taking on the United States (1-2-0) at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar in the tournament’s first match of the round of 16.
The winner will advance to the quarterfinals, which begin Dec. 9.
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Here are the top plays!
Netherlands vs. United States
3′: What a chance early for the USMNT!
Christian Pulisic nearly gave the USMNT an early lead!
10′: Goal! Netherlands strikes first!
Memphis Depay drives a shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner to give the Dutch a 1-0 lead early. The goal for Depay gave him sole possession of second place on the all-time scoring list for the Netherlands with 43 goals.
Netherlands’s Memphis Depay scores goal vs. USA in 10′
Watch Netherlands’s Memphis Depay scoring a goal against USA in the 10′ in the 2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup.
Memphis Depay scores off a cross, the Netherlands takes an early 1-0 lead over USMNT
Memphis Depay finds the back of the net for a scoring goal in the tenth minute and the USMNT trails for the first time this World Cup.
14′: USA! USA! USA!
The crowd is trying to lift the Americans by chanting for the country.
43′: Laser of a strike almost evens score!
Timothy Weah drills a shot on goal, but it is saved, and the Netherlands maintains a 1-0 lead.
45’+1′: Goal! Dutch knock in goal in stoppage time!
Denzel Dumfries gets his second assist on a shot from Daley Blind that finds the back of the net giving the Dutch a 2-0 lead.
Netherlands’s Daley Blind scores goal vs. USA in 45+1′
Netherlands’s Daley Blind nets a goal against USA in the 45+1′ in the 2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup.
Halftime:
After surrendering two goals in the first half, the USMNT must do something the country has never done: erase a halftime deficit. Entering today’s match, the USMNT is 0-2-14 (W-D-L) all-time when trailing at the halfway point in World Cup matches.
Reyna readying for second half
Gio Reyna is warming up for his opportunity to help try to spark the USA, who face a 2-0 deficit at the break. Fans have been clamoring to see him more. Here’s why.
49′: So close!
Christian Pulisic delivers a cross to the middle of the box and Weston McKennie just misses with the header.
54′: Just a little high!
Weston McKennie nearly nets the USMNT its first goal, but the shot is high from the top of the box.
60′: First yellow card is awarded
Netherlands defender Teun Koopmeiners is shown a yellow card for a bad foul on Christian Pulisic.
67′: Fresh legs for the USMNT
Haji Wright and Brenden Aaronson enter the game replacing Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie.
71′: What a save! And Again!
Matt Turner keeps the deficit at two goals with two point-blank saves right in front of the net.
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The United States made it to the knockout stage with two draws — including a scoreless draw vs. England — and a 1-0 win over Iran. Unless the U.S. wants to subject itself to a nervy penalty shootout, its end product will have to be much better, and that’s much easier said than done with Virgil van Dijk at center of the Netherlands’ back line.
Pulisic starts
After sustaining a groin injury in the United States’ group stage finale on Tuesday, star winger Christian Pulisic will start. It will be interesting to see if he finishes the game, though, especially if it goes to extra time. Striker Jesús Ferreira, who was an unused substitute in the group stage, will also start in place of the injured Josh Sargent.
How did we get here?
The “World Cup Now” crew recaps the United States’ road to the knockout stage.
“We are not intimidated by anyone”
Jenny Taft shares the message Christian Pulisic and the USMNT has for the world entering today’s match.
“It was pure joy. It was mission accomplished”
Antonee Robinson shares what the USMNT felt the moment the whistle blew against Iran.
Antonee Robinson discusses emotions after USA’s victory against Iran
Tom Rinaldi does a deep dive into the United States’ defeat of Iran and how Antonee Robinson wants to build on those emotions vs. the Netherlands.
Last time the United States faced the Netherlands in a World Cup…
The last time United States soccer faced off against the Netherlands in the World Cup the USWNT won the World Cup.
Last time they were here
The World Cup Now crew takes a look at the last time the USMNT was in the round of 16.
“We want to inspire an entire nation”
Tom Rinaldi talks to the USMNT about what this opportunity means to the team and for the country.
The USMNT fans are ready for the match!
Who is moving on?
The World Cup Now crew shares their predictions on who is moving on to the quarterfinals.
Almost game time!
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