Ronald Koeman’s Dutch answer critics in style with five-star rout of Sweden

Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands produced a five-star display to thrash Sweden 5-1 and move to the top of Group F at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

Brian Brobbey justified his selection ahead of Memphis Depay with two goals inside the opening 17 minutes, putting the Dutch firmly in control. Cody Gakpo struck twice in seven minutes after the break to all but seal the contest.

Substitute Anthony Elanga briefly gave Sweden hope with a 59th-minute reply, but the Dutch remained dominant.

Crysencio Summerville capped a superb evening with a fine solo goal in stoppage time as the Netherlands claimed their first win of the tournament in emphatic fashion.

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