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Offensive battle for the quarterfinals between the Netherlands and the USA.

Offensive battle for the quarterfinals between the Netherlands and the USA.

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Offensive battle for the quarterfinals between the Netherlands and the USA.

Offensive battle for the quarterfinals between the Netherlands and the USA.

The United States is confident of having Pulisic and Dest faces his 'compatriots'

MADRID, 2 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The first match of the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar 2022 presents an attractive and even duel between the Netherlands, not as favorite as it might seem, and the United States, with everything open between an 'Oranje' that seeks to improve its football against some Americans that they are one of the positive surprises of the tournament.

The Netherlands has not yet lost in this World Cup and appears at the crossroads with two victories (against Senegal and Qatar) and a draw (against Ecuador), as group leader. For its part, the United States started with draws against Wales and England and achieved the ticket with its victory against Iran.

Of that controversial match due to the political background and rivalry between the Islamic Republic and the North American country, the best thing for the United States was Christian Pulisic's goal that allowed the 'Stars and Stripes' team to extend their 'American Dream'.

While waiting for Pulisic, due to the injury that the Chelsea winger suffered against Iran, the United States relies on its weapons. "I will do everything possible to return," said the attacker thinking about this duel after suffering a pelvic contusion in a clash against the Iranian goalkeeper.

Pulisic leads an attack that also has Timothy Weah or Josh Sargent, and a midfield of the best in its history with Giovanni Reyna, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and Yunus Musah. A compact group that does not depend on a single star. And that he has Cameron Carter-Vickers or Sergiño Dest behind him – who will face the country in which he was born.

"It's a process and maybe I didn't expect it from this team, but if you watch them play, it's very clear that they've had opportunities. I don't think it's a surprise, to be frank. The United States has an excellent 'team'. I would say one of the best teams and it's going to be a very tough game", said the Dutch coach, Louis van Gaal, at a press conference prior to the match.

The 'Oranje' has the pressure of being seen as a favorite by many. However, in part of the Dutch environment they do not like the football shown by their team at this start of the tournament, despite the good results. So this crossover of the round of 16 should serve to stay alive but also to gain followers.

Despite the fact that they have gone 16 games without losing in the group stage of the last World Cups, despite having one of the revelations of the tournament such as striker Cody Gakpo (with 3 goals in two games), these Netherlands seem not to be completely convincing . Maybe they have a lot of pressure, too much. And isolating yourself from it could benefit the 'clockwork orange'.

The goal of the Dutch is to win the World Cup. No other thing. In front they have the United States, which since 2002 has not reached the quarterfinals and will try to match that feat. An even clash, between two teams that like to go on the attack, more or less directly, and that can go crazy as soon as someone opens the can. The pulse is served.

PAÍSES BAJOS: Noppert; Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Ake, Blind; De Roon, De Jong; Klaassen; Gakpo and Memphis.

ESTADOS UNIDOS: Turner; Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson; Musah, Adams, McKennie; Weah, Wright y Pulisic.

--REFEREE: Wilton Sampaio (BRA).

--STADIUM: Khalifa International.

--TIME: 16.00/World Goal.