Netherlands fans are basking in the glory of their team's dominant display, as they stormed to a 2-0 win over Tunisia and sealed top spot in Group F. With this convincing victory, Ronald Koeman's men will dodge the dreaded draw against Brazil in the last 32, instead facing Morocco in a mouth-watering encounter that promises to be an electrifying showdown.
The Dutch have been on the road for nearly a month now, with their specially adapted team bus racking up some serious mileage. From Dallas to Houston, Kansas City and beyond, they've travelled over 1,000 miles to reach this point – and it's about to get even more epic as they embark on another long haul to Monterrey for Monday's showdown.
It was a heart-stopping start for Tunisia, who should have taken the lead within the opening minute. But instead, it was the Netherlands who took control with an own goal that had 'written all over it'. Ellyes Skhiri diverted Denzel Dumfries' cross past his own keeper to hand the Dutch a dream start – and one that will go down in history as the record-equalling 12th own goal of this tournament.
Brian Brobbey doubled the lead, capitalising on a free-kick where both he and Virgil van Dijk were left unscathed. It was another day at the office for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, who showed why many pundits 'just don't get it'. Despite some injury concerns, the Dutch were almost at full strength – bar a couple of absentees with yellow card suspensions.
Tunisia's coach Hervé Renard will be left scratching his head after another defensive horror show. The man who hinted he might stay beyond this tournament is now on the brink of an ignominious exit, courtesy of his team's woeful display in the early stages.
The second half was a more measured affair, although Tunisia did threaten occasionally – with Norwich's Anis Ben Slimane coming perilously close to scoring from a header. But any Dutch nerves were quickly dispelled when Jan Paul van Hecke headed in from a corner, restoring their two-goal cushion after Japan took the lead against Sweden elsewhere.
With this result secured, the Netherlands are well and truly on course for a mouth-watering showdown with Morocco – and their fans can't wait to see what's in store for them next. The stage is set for an unforgettable encounter, and we can't help but get excited about it!