Cody Gakpo scores twice as Netherlands edges Uzbekistan in friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Cody Gakpo scored two penalties in the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Uzbekistan on June 9 in New York. Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half before Uzbekistan equalized late in the match. In stoppage time, Gakpo converted another penalty to secure the victory. The match serves as the final friendly for the Dutch before their World Cup opener against Japan this weekend.
- •Gakpo scores first penalty to give Netherlands 1-0 lead
- •Uzbekistan equalizes late in the match
- •Gakpo converts second penalty in stoppage time
- •Netherlands will face Japan in the opening World Cup match
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star scores twice on international duty
"Gakpo Scores Twice as Netherlands Prepare for World CupLiverpool forward Cody Gakpo delivered a timely reminder of his quality as he scored twice in the Netherlands’ 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in N...
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