Cody Gakpo continued his prolific run with a third goal in as many games and Frenkie de Jong also scored as Netherlands beat hosts Qatar.
PSV Eindhoven forward Gakpo proved the difference once again but he was keen to share the spotlight with his team mates.
Davy Klaassen played an inviting ball into the path of the 23-year-old and he received it at pace, slicing through the heart of the defence before dispatching a well-placed shot past Meshaal Barsham to open the scoring in the 26th minute. With Qatar lacking the quality to mount a comeback, the Dutch had a goal ruled out after Gakpo was judged to have handled in the build-up and substitute Steven Berghuis hit the bar late on, but they still coasted to victory.“Cody Gakpo is a very young player, he’s only been playing for PSV for two or three years … has everything it takes to become a star and plus he has a wonderful personality because he’s open to anything and everything,” Van Gaal told reporters.
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