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Cody Gakpo's Double and Late Crysencio Summerville Strike Sink Sweden 5-1 in Houston

Brian Brobbey opened the scoring twice (5', 17') before Gakpo struck twice more after the break (47', 54') to put the Netherlands in control. Elanga pulled one back for Sweden (59'), but Summerville sealed the rout late on. The result lifts Ronald Koeman's side firmly back into Group F's top-spot contention after their opening draw with Japan.

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