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Date: December 3, 2022
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
The Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off with the Netherlands taking on a young and exciting USA team. The Dutch topped their group with two wins and one draw. Whereas USMNT clinched the pre-quarterfinal birth after defeating Iran in their final group-stage game.
Team news:
Netherlands:
No injuries were reported for the Netherlands.
USA:
Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent and Westin McKinnie have all suffered major injuries and hence are doubtful for the coming fixture.
Analysis:
Netherlands
Louis Van Gaal’s men have cruised through their group with near-perfect performances against each opponent. But now in this knockout stage, the Dutch team would hope to continue their winning run. They have a solid defence led by Virgil Van Dyk where Daley Blind may emerge as a possible liability. Similarly, they have talented players in the midfield and attack with stars like Frenkie de Jong and youngster Cody Gakpo, who has scored in all games so far.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Netherlands
Noppert (GK); Timber, Van Dijk (C), Ake; Dumfries, De Roon, F. De Jong, Blind; Klaassen; Gakpo, Depay
USA
Under Gregg Berhalter, the USA team has looked like a solid unit that tends to play quality football. But ahead of this knockout fixture, USMNT has been dealing with multiple injuries to star players like Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent and Westin McKinnie, which hamper their chances.
SportsTiger Playing XI of USA
Turner (Gk); Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams (C), Musah; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic
Match Prediction:
Netherlands to win, 2-0
Goal scorer: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
Conclusion:
As per the above prediction, Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands will beat the USA and qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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