Jan Paul and Micky help Netherlands to defeat Lucas' Sweden at World Cup

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The defensive duo both started the Group F clash in Houston and went on to complete the full 90 minutes as the Dutch put one foot into the knockout stages of the competition with the win.

Storming into a 2-0 lead thanks to Sunderland's Brian Brobbey, who scored twice within the opening 20 minutes, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo then added a brace of his own the other side of the break before the introduction of Lucas Bergvall, who had started as a substitute for Sweden, on 55 minutes.

Within four minutes of his arrival, his side had hit back with a goal of their own through Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga, but the Netherlands went on to confirm their victory with two minutes left as West Ham United's Crysencio fired in his second of the tournament.

The win puts the Netherlands top of Group F with one game to be played. They face Tunisia at midnight (UK) this coming Friday while Sweden, who sit (second), will kick-off against Japan at the same time.

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