Netherlands emerged winners of Group E ahead of defending champions, the United States of America after demolishing debutants Vietnam 7-0 in their last group match.
The Netherlands started the game behind the United States on goal difference and their coach Andries Jonker retained the same squad that drew 1-1 with the United States.
Esmee Brugys and Jill Roord scored two goals respectively while Lieke Martens, Katja Snoeijs, and Danielle van de Donk scored a goal each to complete the heaviest victory so far in this competition.
The 2019 runners-up will take on the second-placed team in Group G, which is likely to be Italy, South Africa, or Argentina, in the first round of 16 matches on Saturday.
In the group’s other match played simultaneously, defending champions, USA threw away their chance of emerging the group winners as they settled for a goalless draw with debutants, Portugal.
Hence, the United States will take on Group G winners, which is most likely to be Sweden on Sunday.
