Senegal vs Netherlands World Cup 2022 LIVE: Result, score and reaction as Dutch snatch late win
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The second World Cup 2022 game in Group A sees African champions Senegal face off against Netherlands in a clash that could determine the eventual fate of the group. Both sides are tipped to make it into the knockouts, ahead of Ecuador and hosts Qatar, so today’s encounter may decide who finishes top.
Netherlands are fancied by some to go the distance at the which would cap a remarkable turnaround for the Oranje after they failed to even qualify four years ago with coach Louis van Gaal hoping for his side to dominate the group to put themselves into a good position to start the knockout rounds.
Prior to their absence at Russia 2018 they had reached the semi-finals and finals in the previous two World Cups, so there is an expectation and optimism in the country that they can return to prominence this time around.
Menawhile, Senegal come into the World Cup on the back of gut-punching news that Sadio Mane is out injured and will miss the tournament. He was a vital part of their qualifying campaign and scored the goals to both win them the Afcon and qualify for Qatar. The Lions of Teranga will now have to rely on Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly who will play pivotal roles if the African nation are to reach the last 16.
Relive all the action from Qatar with our live blog below:
Senegal vs Netherlands
FULL-TIME! Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen’s late goals saw the Dutch snatch victory after a largely dour encounter
90+8’ - GOAL! Klaassen tucks away rebound after Mendy clanger (SEN 0-2 NED)
84’ - GOAL! Gakpo beats Mendy to the ball to nod home (SEN 0-1 NED)
Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in yesterday’s Group A game
Senegal 0 - 2 Netherlands
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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Next up, by the way, is USA vs Wales in Group B, in which England thrashed Iran 6-2 earlier.
Here are the confirmed line-ups for the late game today:
USA XI: Turner, Dest, Zimmerman, Adams, Robinson, Musah, McKennie, Pulisic, Ream, Weah, Sargent.
Wales XI: Hennessey, Mepham, Rodon, B Davies, Roberts, Ampadu, Ramsey, Wilson, N Williams, James, Bale.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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Full-time: Netherlands beat Senegal!
It finishes 2-0 to the Dutch, who join Ecuador on three points, while Senegal are level with Qatar on zero.
Gakpo and Klaassen with late goals to ensure that Van Gaal’s team get off to a winning start in Qatar.
GOAL! Senegal 0-2 Netherlands (Klaassen, 90+8)
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90+8 mins: ANOTHER GOAL FOR NETHERLANDS!
A flick-on header reaches Depay, who runs through on goal. He cuts onto his left foot, but his low shot is tame...
But so is Mendy’s save! He palms it to the onrushing Klaassen, who drills a first-time shot into the back of the net!
Game over.
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90+7 mins: Decent work from Netherlands, who win a couple of free kicks in quick succession to kill some time.
And another, as Idrissa Gueye is booked for a forearm into Klaassen’s face as the pair jump for an aerial ball.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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90+5 mins: Marten de Roon replaces goalscorer Gakpo for Netherlands.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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90+3 mins: Sabaly curls a cross in from the right, and Dieng rises to meet it...
But he sends the ball upwards and over Netherlands’ crossbar. Another poor header today.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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90+1 mins: Jakobs shoots from range and his shot sails well over the crossbar.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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90 mins: Eight minutes of added time!
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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90 mins: Netherlands have a free kick inside their own half after a foul on De Jong.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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87 mins: Senegal are looking for an instant response. They’ve won a corner out on their left, with Noppert having made another decent save – again down low, again at his near post.
What a waste by Senegal, though, as their corner is passed back towards the halfway line. The subsequent ball into Netherlands’ box is claimed by Noppert.
Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
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85 mins: De Jong floats a cross into the Senegal box from the left, and it drifts beyond the defence...
Gakpo reads the delivery well, timing his run to slip through and arrive just before goalkeeper Mendy.
He jumps and nods the ball past the Chelsea man, and Netherlands are on the scoresheet!
GOAL! Senegal 0-1 Netherlands (Gakpo, 84)
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84 mins: AND THERE IT IS! NETHERLANDS SCORE!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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82 mins: Sarr beats Ake to a header in Netherlands’ box, but he can only direct the ball over the bar amid the Manchester City defender’s challenge.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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80 mins: Ten minutes plus added time left for one – or both – of these sides to break the deadlock.
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79 mins: Two more changes for Netherlands.
Bergwijn is replaced by Davy Klaassen, while Berghuis is replaced by Teun Koopmeiners.
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76 mins: Netherlands with a corner now.
It’s a high, looping ball in, which De Ligt nods down. Koulibaly boots it clear, though.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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75 mins: Papa Gueye replaces the injured Kouyate, while Nicolas Jackson comes on for Diatta.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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73 mins: Offside against Senegal, but Noppert with another decent save!
It’s a hard and central shot from Gueye from the edge of the box, and the Dutch goalkeeper palms the ball away from danger.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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71 mins: An awkward landing for Kouyate after he challenges for an aerial ball, and the Senegal and Nottingham Forest midfielder stays down...
For the second time today, Senegal are forced into a substitution; Kouyate leaves on a stretcher.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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70 mins: This game is crying out for a moment of quality, as the cliche goes.
Can Depay be the one to provide it?
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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68 mins: Another change for Senegal as Bamba Dieng replaces Dia up top.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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67 mins: Koulibaly storms out from the back for Senegal, but his team soon lose possession as the Chelsea centre back retreats.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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65 mins: Chance for Senegal!
They win the ball in the middle of the pitch and work it up to Dia, whose right-footed shot from inside the Netherlands box is saved by Noppert at his near post!
The goalkeeper, making his international debut, does well to get down low to his left and palm the ball out for a Senegal corner, which ultimately amounts to nothing.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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64 mins: Depay has been struggling with injury in recent months. How sharp will he be here? Well, we’ll find out over the next half an hour if he can be the difference-maker for Netherlands.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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62 mins: Gakpo’s corner is headed up into the air once it reaches the centre of the Senegal box, and goalkeeper Mendy is first to the second ball, leaping to punch it away.
Janssen is now replaced by Memphis Depay, who was Netherlands’ leading scorer in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Meanwhile, Diallo is indeed too injured to continue, and he’s replaced by Ismail Jakobs.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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60 mins: Berghuis gets a bit of space outside the Senegal box and drills a shot low...
It’s deflected out for a Netherlands corner.
Gakpo will take, but not before a few of the Senegal players join the referee in checking on Diallo, who is down injured.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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59 mins: Diallo’s cross from the left goes over a couple of heads and reaches Diatta, but he’s stretching at the back post and can’t direct his effort goalwards.
It’s out for a Netherlands goal kick.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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56 mins: De Ligt picks up the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Sarr near the sideline.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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53 mins: Gakpo swings in a corner from the right, and again it’s Van Dijk who gets on the end of it...
And, again, the centre back’s header is off target. He sends his effort over the crossbar.
Closer than his last attempt, however...
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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51 mins: Koulibaly rushes out to try to intercept a pass to Bergwijn, but he fouls the Dutchman from behind.
Netherlands free kick on the halfway line.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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51 mins: Koulibaly rushes out to try to intercept a pass to Bergwijn, but he fouls the Dutchman from behind.
Netherlands free kick on the halfway line.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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50 mins: Dumfries wins a corner for Netherlands, but Mendy comes off his goal line and claims the ball well.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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49 mins: Sabaly shows off some good footwork as he looks to turn Ake on the edge of Netherlands’ box, but the defender stands up to him and keeps him at bay.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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48 mins: Pinball on the wing until De Ligt gets a hold of the ball and squares it inside for his former Ajax teammmate De Jong.
Senegal are able to cut out the subsequent attack, however, and set about their own.
De Jong wins the ball back in his own half and is fouled on Netherlands’ left flank.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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47 mins: No substitutions from either coach at half-time.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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46 mins: Here we go! We’re back under way!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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The second half is moments away.
Can either side break the deadlock and match Ecuador on three points in Group A?
We’ll soon find out.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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Half-time: It’s goalless at the break!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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45+2 mins: Van Dijk kickstarts a Netherlands move from deep, one that ends with Dumfries’ cross from the right being intercepted.
Here come Senegal again, patiently building on the right flank. N Mendy sends a cross into Netherlands’ box, but Blind heads it clear.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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45 mins: Twice Netherlands see crosses headed away, before Senegal break on the right wing.
A long, low pass is meant for Dia, who is rushing into Netherlands’ box, but he can’t quite reach it.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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44 mins: De Jong evades some challenges on the halfway line with some neat dribbling.
Netherlands then work the ball out to their right, but they put it out for a throw-in.
Senegal soon lose possession, though, before Sabaly’s wayward defensive header sees Netherlands win a corner.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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41 mins: Now Senegal win a free kick, deep in Netherlands’ half and on the left flank from the African side’s perspective.
Gueye curls it into the box, but it’s too low and is headed away. A waste of a chance.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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40 mins: Sarr out-wrestles De Ligt on the left flank, with the Bayern Munich defender calling for a foul to no avail.
Senegal play the ball inside, then back out, but they’re dispossessed.
De Jong strides forward in the middle of the pitch, before laying the ball off to Dumfries out on the right.
He picks out Janssen on the edge of the box, and Janssen pokes the ball to Berghuis...
The onrushing Dutchman’s shot is whipped central and just over the bar!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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38 mins: The spark has gone from this game somewhat as we edge towards half-time.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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36 mins: De Jong floats a ball into the Senegal box, where it’s headed backwards by defender Cisse and just wide of the goal.
The resultant Netherlands corner comes to nothing, however.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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35 mins: A penny for Van Gaal’s thoughts after a slightly tense first half an hour.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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33 mins: Netherlands win another free kick on the right, just outside the box. This is where they had their last.
This time Gakpo does curl it in, and Mendy comes some way to try to punch it clear! Between him and his defenders, they’re able to deal with it.
They also hang onto the ball, with Diallo in possession on the left. He slings a pass up the line, and Van Dijk takes no chances, passing it out for a Senegal throw-in as he’s outnumbered deep in his own half.
Senegal move the ball across to Sabaly on the right, but his low shot is tame and gathered easily by Noppert.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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29 mins: Senegal are back on the ball, looking to carve an opening on the right.
They lose the ball, but De Jong ends up in possession on the byline with nowhere to go.
He’s too casual as he passes it out to Van Dijk, who is facing away from goal on the edge of his box and has no idea the ball is coming to him!
He must get a shout, as he realises at the last moment and turns, getting a foot to the ball and preventing any further danger!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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27 mins: Dumfries’ cross is blocked at the source and goes out for a Netherlands corner on the right.
Gakpo will take it...
Van Dijk rises to meet it, but he can only head the ball harmlessly wide of Mendy’s goal.
He created sufficient space to do better with that effort and is clearly frustrated at himself for getting the angle wrong.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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25 mins: Sarr has the ball out left. He shimmies onto his right foot and whips a shot towards the back post, but Van Dijk stands up to it and heads it out for a Senegal corner!
That looked dangerouus for a moment. Netherlands deal with the subsequent set piece, and hold on to the ball for now.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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23 mins: Berghuis is dispossessed by Diallo deep on Senegal’s left flank, after a couple of crunching challenges in the moments prior.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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22 mins: Gapko feints, with Berghuis then whipping in a left-footed delivery, which is headed away.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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22 mins: Netherlands win a free kick on the right, just outside the Senegal box...
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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19 mins: Wasted chance by De Jong!!
A lovely turn and through ball from Bergwijn on the right sets up Janssen, who ghosts through the Senegal back line and slides a pass across the box...
De Jong receives it in acres of space, cuts back onto his right foot, but he overthinks it as Senegal defenders retreat and loses the opportunity.
Senegal clear it!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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18 mins: Slick interplay from Senegal on the right wing, and it results in them winning a corner.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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17 mins: Gakpo slips a pass on to Dumfries on the right wing after Netherlands win the ball in the Senegal half...
Dumfries cannot pick out a teammate with his low cross, however, in a somewhat wasted chance.
Moments later, Gapko stands up a cross for Blind, whose back-post header drifts wide!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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14 mins: Sarr slides a neat ball through to Sabaly on the overlap, but the subsequent cross floats behind for a Netherlands goal kick.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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12 mins: Crunching tackle-meets-clearance by Dumfries out on the right, and the ball falls to Blind in the middle of the pitch.
The Ajax man clips a lovely ball out to the right wing, but the move ends there after an astute Senegal interception.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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10 mins: A Dumfries cross is easily collected by Mendy in the Senegal goal.
Cisse is briefly down in the box, but he’s okay to continue.
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9 mins: Some brave play by Netherlands at the back – brave but foolish!
They lose the ball on their left flank, and Senegal work it into the middle.
Sarr is in space and quickly gets a shot off... He curls it just over the crossbar!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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8 mins: Senegal are probing here.
A deep cross doesn’t quite fall kindly enough for anyone to turn it in at the back post, but they’ll be encouraged by this spell.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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7 mins: Now Senegal enjoy some possession, which results in them working the ball up the right flank.
Nothing comes of a brief opening, so they switch the ball to the left.
They play it back into the middle, where De Ligt fouls Sarr.
Senegal have a free kick, central and some way from goal.
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4 mins: CHANCE FOR NETHERLANDS!
Gakpo’s cut-back from the right flashes across the face of the Senegal goal, and Bergwijn is stretching but unable to get on the end of it!!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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3 mins: Netherlands play the ball around at the back, with centre backs Van Dijk and Ake passing it between themselves.
Van Dijk then boots a pass long, but Bergwijn can’t quite bring it down.
Gakpo ends up in possession on the right wing for the Netherlands, though, and they win a throw-in.
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1 min: Early chance for Senegal as Sarr cuts a low pass behind Van Dijk and to Dia, whose shot is blocked and loops over the crossbar.
Corner to Senegal. Gueye to take...
But it’s headed out of the Netherlands box then cleared.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
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Kick-off: We’re under way as Senegal take on Netherlands in Group A!!
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We’re five minutes away from kick-off!
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Our very own Ben Burrows is making his World Cup debut at this one...
First #WorldCup2022 game for me. #SEN #NED where Spurs legend Vincent Janssen starts pic.twitter.com/lW31pspDbW
— Ben Burrows (@benburrows_) November 21, 2022
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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong could be crucial for Louis van Gaal’s Netherland’s side at this World Cup.
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Here are some other articles from England’s win over Iran:
• Player ratings as Bukayo Saka stars for stylish England
• What we learned from England vs Iran amid concussion sub issues
• Tactical analysis: How England’s 4-3-3 stretched Iran to breaking point
• Harry Maguire’s triumphant comeback takes worrying turn
• Jude Bellingham instantly shows why he can dominate in Qatar
Senegal vs Netherlands
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Senegal vs Netherlands will be the second game of the day.
The first? England vs Iran, where the Three Lions hit their opponents for six with a huge win in Group B.
Here’s Miguel Delaney with a match report from Doha:
Jude Bellingham inspires England thrashing of Iran in World Cup opener
Senegal vs Netherlands
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It was vintage Louis van Gaal, if also a twist of the current van Gaal. The Dutch coach once asked one of his analytical teams to come up with a very specific piece of research because he wanted insight into a particular area of play. The staff member dutifully went off and did it, but warned that it might not be possible to express in numbers in the way van Gaal wanted.
“This is low quality,” the coach said, when he finally saw it.
“But it’s exactly what you asked for!” the staff member protested. Van Gaal fixed him that look, before chuckling and patting him on the back. The Dutch coach is famously forthright, but he’s also unfailingly honest – not least with himself.
Here are a few things you should know about Louis van Gaal:
Louis van Gaal: A final shot at glory for one of the ‘last honest men in football’
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A reminder that Senegal and the Netherlands join Ecuador and hosts Qatar in Group A.
Yesterday, Ecuador defeated Qatar 2-0 to get this World Cup under way.
Report by Miguel Delaney here:
Qatar World Cup defeat proves there are some things in sport you can’t pay for
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📋✅ Le onze de départ des lions du Sénégal contre les Pays-Bas. #SENNET#FIFAWorldCup | #MankoWutiNdamli pic.twitter.com/xXYGp23HDX
— FSF (@Fsfofficielle) November 21, 2022
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OUR #SENNED 𝐗𝐈! 🦁
Let's make it a special debut, Andries Noppert! 💯#NothingLikeOranje #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/h1hEOwfvHt— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 21, 2022
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Senegal XI: E Mendy, Sabaly, Koulibaly, Diallo, N Mendy, Kouyate, Gueye, Cisse, Diatta, Sarr, Dia.
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Netherlands XI: Noppert, Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake, Blind, De Jong, Berghuis, Gakpo, Janssen, Bergwijn.
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And here is a player who may be vital for Senegal, especially in the absence of the injured Sadio Mane:
Breakout talent – Boulaye Dia: Senegal will have one of the older squads and starting line-ups in Qatar - the team that began the Africa Cup of Nations final had an average age of 30 - while Aliou Cisse’s side also have an overeliance on Mane for goals. However the 25-year-old striker Dia can help solve both of those potential issues at the World Cup. A scorer in the Champions League semi-finals for Villarreal last season, Dia only has three goals for his country but will likely lead the line for the Lions. If he finds form it will be both a boost to Senegal and Dia’s burgeoning career.
Senegal World Cup squad guide, fixtures and ones to watch
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Here’s a look at a couple of the Netherlands’ key players...
Star – Virgil van Djik: An ACL injury cruelly denied the Liverpool defender his first appearance at a major tournament when he missed Euro 2020, and he will relish the opportunity of playing in Qatar. He remains one of the world’s top defenders, returning to his best last season, and although there have been question marks this campaign - the presence of the colossus helps bring certainty and assurance to the side that was missing at the Euros.
Breakout talent – Cody Gakpo: Manchester United sniffed around the PSV winger this summer and their interest was mirrorer by a host of other Premier League sides. Homegrown talent rarely stays in the Eredivisie for long and the 23-year-old certainty seems to be the next one off the block. A tall, rangy forward who looks to cut inside onto his right foot and is not shy of shooting at goal, he is among the top goalscorers in Europe this season.
Netherlands World Cup 2022 squad guide, fixtures and ones to watch
Senegal vs Netherlands
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The second World Cup 2022 game in Group A sees African champions Senegal face off against the Netherlands in a clash that could determine the eventual fate of the group. Both sides are tipped to make it into the knockouts, ahead of Ecuador and hosts Qatar, so today’s encounter may decide who finishes top.
Netherlands are fancied by some to go the distance at the which would cap a remarkable turnaround for the Oranje after they failed to even qualify four years ago with coach Louis van Gaal hoping for his side to dominate the group to put themselves into a good position to start the knockout rounds.
Prior to their absence at Russia 2018 they had reached the semi-finals and finals in the previous two World Cups, so there is an expectation and optimism in the country that they can return to prominence this time around.
Menawhile, Senegal come into the World Cup on the back of gut-punching news that Sadio Mane is out injured and will miss the tournament. He was a vital part of their qualifying campaign and scored the goals to both win them the Afcon and qualify for Qatar. The Lions of Teranga will now have to rely on Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly who will play pivotal roles if the African nation are to reach the last 16.
