Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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"Grade A piece of wing play."
— Paul Robinson , Other
Key People
Ayase Ueda is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Crysencio Summerville is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Daichi Kamada is a Japan international midfielder whose contract expired at the end of last season.
Daizen Maeda is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Hajime Moriyasu is the head coach of the Japan national soccer team.
Hiroki Ito is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Jan Paul van Hecke is a 25-year-old Dutch centre-back.
Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Keito Nakamura is a Japanese professional footballer recognized for his offensive play.
Paul Robinson is a former English professional footballer and commentator.
Ronald Koeman is a former professional footballer and the coach of the Netherlands national team.
Takefusa Kubo is a Japanese professional footballer known for his skillful play.
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a defender for Liverpool.
Zion Suzuki is a Japanese professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper.
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Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
Player ratings from the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan in their World Cup Group F opener, highlighting key performances from both teams.
Team news for the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup Group F opener, featuring eight Premier League players in the starting lineups.
Crysencio Summerville's brilliant goal in the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan highlights his potential amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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