While Gakpo took the headlines, Koeman was quick to highlight the impact of Brobbey. The powerful striker was handed a start and repaid his manager's faith with a first-half brace. "In that first goal was everything you want, we know that Brian is good at that," Koeman said. "It starts with Bart Verbruggen, who puts him away well. And then we have a lot of speed and Brian is again in front of the goal. You can't make a more perfect goal, starting from the goalkeeper."
Gakpo echoed his manager's praise, noting how Brobbey's physicality transformed the Dutch attack after he scored twice within 17 minutes to set up a dominant win. "We knew his qualities all along, he’s very strong - very, very strong," Gakpo laughed. "His hold-up play and coming at the right time into the box is amazing. We used his quality very well and I’m very happy for him that he scored two goals."