Gibraltar 0-7 Netherlands: 5 talking points as Frank de Boer's men run riot | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022

Memphis Depay scored a brace against Gibraltar.
Memphis Depay scored a brace against Gibraltar.

#3 Gibraltar give a tough fight to the Netherlands in the opening half

Gibraltar defended with everything they had in the first half.
Gibraltar defended with everything they had in the first half.

The hosts challenged the Netherlands in the opening half of the game. Although Netherlands were creating more chances and had more possession, Gibraltar did everything in their power to stop their illustrious visitors from scoring.

Dayle Coleing made some brilliant saves to deny Frank de Boer's men in the first half. The five-man defensive wall also made the visitors struggle. But Berghuis' opener opened the floodgates for the visitors, and there was no looking back from there.


#2 Daley Blind suffers an injury

Daley Blind
Daley Blind

Daley Blind had to be stretchered off after slipping and landing awkwardly on his ankle. The Ajax defender landed heavily and had to be taken off immediately.

Initially, it was feared that Blind injured his knee. But De Boer clarified that it was his ankle. The extent of the injury would become clear following tests. The Oranje would hope it is nothing too serious.


#5 Memphis Depay is the star of the night

Memphis Depay in action against Gibraltar
Memphis Depay in action against Gibraltar

Memphis Depay scored a brace in Netherlands' 7-0 rout of Gibraltar. The Lyon striker cut a frustrated figure in the first half after denied by Coleing on a few occasions.

The 27-year-old scored his first of the night when his free-kick was deflected in by the Gibraltar wall. Depay completed his brace in the dying minutes of the game by slotting one in from close range to put the issue beyond doubt.

He was impressive overall, as he created five chances, completed five dribbles, won seven duels and made five recoveries for Netherlands on the night.

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