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'Flash of Brilliance' - Brobbey gives Netherlands early lead

'Flash of Brilliance' - Brobbey gives Netherlands early lead
BBC Sport Saturday 20 June 2026, 17:35 UTC 1 min read
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Brian Brobbey puts Netherlands in front only five minutes into their World Cup clash with Sweden.

Brian Brobbey puts Netherlands in front only five minutes into their World Cup clash with Sweden.
Netherlands (LOCATION) Brian Brobbey (PERSON) World Cup (EVENT) Sweden (LOCATION)
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