Women's World Cup: Vivianne Miedema breaks Dutch goalscoring record as Netherlands beat Cameroon

Netherlands 3-1 Cameroon: The Dutch have booked their place in the knockout stages of the competition

Vivianne Miedema scored a brace to become Holland's all-time record goalscorer and secure her country's place in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup following a 3-1 win against Cameroon.

Arsenal striker Miedema, who is only 22, opened the scoring just four minutes before the interval with a header following Shanice Van De Sanden's fine cross.

But Cameroon were back on level terms two-and-a-half minutes later when Gabrielle Onguene rounded on-rushing Dutch goalkeeper Sari Van Veenendaal before slotting home a cool side-footed finish.

Holland however, upped the ante after the break and were in front again with 48 minutes on the clock.

Cameroon's Michaela Abam failed to deal with Jackie Groenen's cross and Dominique Bloodworth tapped into an empty net.

Then, with five minutes remaining, Miedema sealed the win with her 60th goal to move above Manon Melis as Holland's new record holder.

Miedema drifted into the penalty area before unleashing a powerful right-footed shot, securing Holland's second win in as many matches, and condemning Cameroon to their second defeat of the tournament.

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