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The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.

Tom bateman, bbc news. lets bring you up to date with the world cup now. the netherlands and argentina have become the first teams to book a place in the quarterfinals. the dutch showed their class with two goals in the first half. ten minutes into the game, memphis depay converted a good cross to open the score. the second goal from the dutch side was an almost identical copy of the first. this time is was daley blind who scored just after 45 minutes of play.but the usa did not let the deficit ...

The Americans are heading home and the Dutch will advance to the quarterfinals and play the winner of Argentina and Australia

The Americans are heading home and the Dutch will advance to the quarterfinals and play the winner of Argentina and Australia

The Americans give up two first-half goals despite dominating possession, and a comeback bid falls short against the world’s eighth-ranked team.

Dumfries scored a goal and assisted twice

It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.

Goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries secured victory for Louis Van Gaal’s team.

The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands' high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.

It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.