Memphis Depay caps incredible Holland move to score opener against USA

Memphis Depay’s first goal in the Netherlands’ World Cup Round of 16 against the USA concluded an astonishing 20 uninterrupted passes, the most in team history.

Depay scored to give his team the lead in the first knockout game of the tournament after being shoved by Denzel Dumfries as the Netherlands dominated the match early on.

Via optionthe center from right broke a national record since data was recorded, with only three of the passes coming through the US half before Depay swept at home.

Memphis Depay’s goal against the USA capped 20 uninterrupted passes for the Netherlands, a national record

The striker scored after a good cross from Denzel Dumfries after some good play by the entire Dutch team.

The goal was described as ‘beautiful’ by Alex Scott on ITV, as Louis van Gaal’s side waited to open up a US side fearful of attacking.

Daley Blind added a second for the Dutch just before half time, driving home another Dumfries cross as the Dutch continued to dominate.

The Netherlands entered the match as favourites, but the USA was thought to pose a threat after an impressive group stage campaign in which they did not concede a goal in open play.

Depay set off to celebrate as the US was left reflecting on their poor performance thus far.

The team celebrated the team goal together before making it 2-0 before the break.

But they were tame in the first half and deservedly trailed at half-time, facing quite the uphill task to turn things around in the second 45 minutes.

If they win the game, the Netherlands will face Argentina or Australia in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Meanwhile, manager van Gaal has hinted that he would be interested in Belgium’s vacant job after Roberto Martinez left the role following the Red Devils’ early exit from the World Cup.

Daley Blind scored the Netherlands’ second goal of the game just before the half-time break