A high for Holland

Enjoy the moment: Holland forward Memphis Depay celebrates with teammate Cody Gakpo after scoring his team’s first goal against the United States at Khalifa International Stadium. — AFP

DENZEL Dumfries set up the first two goals and netted a decisive third to ensure a 3-1 victory for the Holland over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals, thwarting their opponent’s efforts at a late comeback.

Dumfries ended any hopes the Americans had of staging a rescue act after they had gone 2-0 down at half time, but the United States fought back to reduce the deficit through Haji Wright in the 76th minute.