Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 with Gakpo, Brobbey braces
Dutch firepower overwhelms Sweden in Houston as Van Gaal's side tops Group F with four points after one match

The Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston to seize control of Group F at the World Cup, with Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each netting two goals in a statement performance. Gakpo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, slotting home after a quick counterattack. Brobbey doubled the lead in the 35th, heading in from a corner before halftime.



















