Luxembourg vs. Netherlands: Score and Reaction for World Cup 2018 Qualifying

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Published: November 13, 2016

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The Netherlands took a gigantic leap toward qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on Sunday after their 3-1 victory over Luxembourg was enough to see them climb to second in Group A above rivals Sweden. 

Arjen Robben netted an easy first-half opener for the visitors, and Memphis Depay came off the bench to supply a brace after Maxime Chanot struck a penalty equaliser for the home side on the stroke of half-time.

The Netherlands still have a big task ahead in attaining World Cup qualification as they sit level on points with the Swedes, while leaders France remain three points ahead of the pack and are yet to be beaten in Group A.

Memphis has hardly featured under Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho this season, but Squawka detailed a momentous night for the winger after he contributed massively to the win thanks to his 45-minute outing:



Oranje manager Danny Blind knew a maximum-points haul was needed from this fixture after Group A rivals Sweden stole a 1-0 win in their trip to Stade Josy Barthel in October, but such a result was easier said than done.

The visiting team were looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to pool leaders France in their most recent qualifier, which left them stranded in third place after three games.

And the early omens weren't positive for the Netherlands as much of their team looked average through the opening 30 minutes, although Robben did look to be one of Blind's more promising—not to mention competent—attacking outlets.

His breakthrough finally came after Davy Klaassen's through ball down the right side of Luxembourg's box found the veteran winger, who confidently slotted home to maintain his recent spurt of scoring form, per OptaJohan:



The Netherlands would likely have carved out a much easier path to three points had they managed to make it to the half-time interval with...
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