Koeman praises Brobbey but says Netherlands 'could be better' after Sweden win

Ronald Koeman offered a mixed review after the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden, praising Brian Brobbey for a quick double that set the tone. In the fifth minute a seven-touch counter began with Bart Verbruggen’s long ball to Brobbey, who linked with Cody Gakpo before driving into the box to convert; twelve minutes later Brobbey finished from a Denzel Dumfries cross.

Koeman said of the opener: "You can't make a more perfect goal, starting from the goalkeeper." Despite the comprehensive scoreline — Gakpo also scored twice and Crysencio Summerville netted the other — Koeman warned there were clear weaknesses to address. Summerville became only the third Dutchman to score in his first two World Cup games after Memphis Depay and Gakpo, yet the coach highlighted tactical lapses when Sweden adjusted and said there were "moments of which we say: that could be better," with the team getting into trouble before the break.

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