Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong have all-but-secured qualification to the Round of 16 for Netherlands this afternoon.
The Dutch lead Qatar 2-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium and are on course to finish the group-stage as Group A winners.
Gakpo opened the scoring and netted his third goal in three consecutive World Cup matches. The forward is in prolific form at club level for PSV and has dispayed his prolific ability on the world stage. He is rumoured to be a target for Erik ten Hag in January, especially now Cristiano Ronaldo has exited the club.
He is some talent this kid! 🙌
Cody Gakpo puts his side in the lead, joining Bergkamp, Sneijder and Neeskens as Dutch players to score in 3 consecutive World Cup matches! 🤔
Could we see a big money move some time soon for the PSV side? 🤔#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/PGGDzsxPnL
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 29, 2022
De Jong was pursued by Ten Hag throughout the entire summer transfer window before ultimately deciding to stay at Barcelona. Several reports insist the Reds will continue their pursuit over the next transfer windows.
He extended his side’s lead to two goals. Take a look at his goal below:
Made in Barcelona! 🔵🔴@Memphis and @DeJongFrenkie21 link up for @OnsOranje to double their advantage over the hosts as they look to solidify their place at the top of Group A! 🙌#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ay5n2j5KAB
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 29, 2022
Footage courtesy of ITV Sport.
