World Cup 2022: Heartwarming Moment Daley Blind Celebrates His Goal for Holland vs USA With His Dad Emerges

• Ajax Amsterdam defender Daley Blind opted to celebrate his goal for the Netherlands in the most emotional style
• Blind scored the second goal for Holland as the three-time World Cup finalists beat USA 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals
• The Netherlands will meet either South American powerhouse Argentina or surprise package Australia in the quarterfinals

Daley Blind netted his third international goal for the Netherlands in their round-of-16 clash with the United States of America on Saturday, December 3.

Blind swept home from close range after Denzel Dumfries had served the ball on the plate for the former Manchester United defender to extend the lead for the Netherlands.

The 32-year-old utility's goal doubled the lead for the Dutch in the first knockout tie in the ongoing 2022 World Cup.

After netting in the dying embers of the first half, Blind rushed to the dugout to celebrate the goal with his father, Danny Blind.

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In a photo shared on social media, sighted by Sports Brief, Daley Blind shared an emotional moment with his dad, who works as a backroom staff of Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal.

Dutch coach eyes World Cup run

Louis van Gaal has his sights set on an emotional World Cup run as the outspoken Netherlands coach prepares for Saturday's last 16 clash with the United States.

If Van Gaal's side makes it to the latter stages of the World Cup in Qatar it would provide one of the most poignant stories of the tournament.

The 71-year-old came out of retirement to coach the Netherlands last year despite his harrowing battle with aggressive prostate cancer.

Flu outbreak hits Netherlands camp

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Netherlands’ hopes of reaching the quarterfinals at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup have had a massive setback following the outbreak of flu in the Dutch camp.

Dutch manager, Louis Van Gaal has described the situation as worrying as he prepares for their crunch Round-of-16 clash against the United States on Saturday, December 3.

According to 90MIN, Frankie de Jong and Marten de Roon are two players suspected to have been hit by the flu with several others also thought to be exhibiting symptoms.