Two stunning goals from Esmee Brugts helped Netherlands put Vietnam to the sword in a 7-0 win which saw them pip United States to top spot in Group E of the Women’s World Cup.
Brugts twice fired in from distance as the Dutch took advantage of the defending champion’s 0-0 draw with Portugal to set up a likely last-16 tie against Italy, with Sweden, South Africa or Argentina also possible opponents.
The United States moved into the last 16 of the World Cup in nervy fashion, finishing as Group E runners-up after a 0-0 draw with Portugal at Auckland’s Eden Park.
The four-time and defending champions would have crashed out with a shock defeat, and breathed a huge sigh of relief when Portugal substitute Ana Capeta’s stoppage-time shot hit the post during a tense finale.
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he handed Virgil van Dijk the Liverpool captaincy for his leadership, and for his looks.
Dutch defender Van Dijk has replaced the outgoing Jordan Henderson as the Reds’ skipper, with Trent Alexander-Arnold taking the role of vice captain.
Denmark are through to the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1995 after beating Haiti 2-0 in their final Group D match in Perth.
The Danes’ captain and record scorer Pernille Harder put them ahead with a 21st-minute penalty and substitute Sanne Troelsgaard added a finish in the 10th minute of stoppage time as Lars Sondergaard’s side advanced as group runners-up behind England.
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