Netherlands Cruise Into Last 32 With 3-1 Win Over Tunisia
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City with goals from an Ellyes Skhiri own goal, Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke sealing a comfortable Group F victory.
T he Netherlands topped Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, advancing to the round of 32 in dominant fashion.
Ellyes Skhiri turned the ball into his own net in the third minute to give the Dutch an early lead, before Brian Brobbey doubled the advantage in the seventh minute with a powerful finish.
Tunisia pulled one back through Hazem Mastouri in the 54th minute to give themselves hope, but Jan Paul van Hecke restored the two-goal cushion in the 62nd minute to seal the result.
The Netherlands win Group F. Tunisia exit the tournament.