Bart Verbruggen
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Aug 18, 2002 (23)
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6'4"
146 lb
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Seven saves against Sweden
Verbruggen made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Sweden.
Analysis: Verbruggen was the busiest goalkeeper on the pitch in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden in Houston, making seven saves across 90 minutes as Sweden generated 16 total attempts and eight on target despite being thoroughly outclassed on the scoreboard, his best stops coming when he denied Viktor Gyokeres from a free kick and then immediately kept out Yasin Ayari's powerful low drive in the same first-half sequence. The Brighton goalkeeper was beaten only by Anthony Elanga's counter-attacking finish when Alexander Isak played him through in the second half, a moment of individual quality rather than any defensive failure. With the Netherlands topping Group F and heading into the knockout rounds as one of the tournament's most complete teams, Verbruggen's ability to produce decisive saves in the moments that matter will be a key factor in how far this Dutch side can go.
One save in draw
Verbruggen registered one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Japan.
Analysis: Verbruggen made one save in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Japan, denying Keito Nakamura's deflected effort and then powerless to stop Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute header from Koki Ogawa's corner that deflected up and over him as he adjusted his body in the air, a moment he will reflect on as one where his positioning could perhaps have been sharper. The Brighton goalkeeper conceded two goals from Japan's 10 total attempts in a match where the Netherlands generated 10 attempts and six on target, and was largely untroubled for the majority of the 90 minutes before the late drama unfolded. His shot-stopping ability and composure in one-on-one situations make him a reliable last line of defense for the Netherlands, but improving communication on set-pieces will be the most pressing priority before the next Group F fixture.
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