Brugts stars in thrashing of Vietnam as Netherlands top World Cup group

The Dutch had scored only once in each of their two previous games but, knowing goal difference could decide the group winners, they put seven past Vietnam.
Brugts stars in thrashing of Vietnam as Netherlands top World Cup group

BRACE: Netherlands' Esmee Brugts, center, reacts after scoring. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Netherlands 7 Vietnam 0

Esmee Brugts scored two stunning long-range goals as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing win over Vietnam on Tuesday, reaching the Women’s World Cup knockout stage in style and locking up top spot in Group E.

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