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Ecuador vs Senegal, Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 match highlights: Netherlands top group A, Senegal pip Ecuador.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has finally reached the last round of matches of Group stage with the fate of Group A and Group B, set to be decided on Tuesday and Wednesday. Talking about Group A, hosts Qatar are already eliminated, and they will square off against Netherlands.
Whereas, Ecuador and Senegal will lock horns in a virtual knockout tie to reach the round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2022. The Dutch side are currently at the top of Group A on goal difference, level on 4 points with Ecuador.
Both teams are favourites to progress from the group, but anything can take place. While the Netherlands will be expected to beat Qatar, the match between Ecuador and Senegal is the one which will have the world's attention.
Ecuador know a draw will be enough to take them through, but for Senegal, they simply have to win. A draw will also not be enough for Senegal, because then they will hope to get a helping hand from Qatar, while the goal difference will also come into play.
If both Netherlands and Ecuador win their respective matches against Qatar and Senegal, the top two sides will go through, however, since they will be level on 7 points, the team which will finish first will be decided by goal difference.
Currently, the Dutch have the advantage in GD, and they will be eyeing to finish top of Group A.
FT: What a turnaround it has been at the Khalifa International Stadium as Senegal have pipped Ecuador to reach the round of 16 of FIFA World Cup for only the second time in their history. They win 2-1 and secure a place in the next round, Netherlands have topped the group, but Ecuador bow out, Senegal progress.
FT Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
FT: Netherlands are through to the round of 16, they win 2-0 courtesy of goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong, they never had to move out of fifth gear and Qatar's adventure in FIFA World Cup 2022, finally comes to an end, the Dutch meanwhile will continue their pursuit of glory.
FT - Netherlands 2-0 Qatar
70' - Barely two minutes after conceding the goal, Ecuador have been stunned, Senegal have scored again, they lead 2-1 and now they are again going through to the next round. The equation keeps changing, this has been a see-saw contest. More drama to follow perhaps.
Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
67' - Ecuador have finally found the lifeline they were looking for, Moises Caicedo scores from the corner, he was all alone unmarked, scores and now, the equation has changed, it's Ecuador again who are going through at the cost of Senegal. Senegal must score one more to take themselves through.
Ecuador 1-1 Senegal
50' - Netherlands have doubled their lead, a stunning save from the Qatar goalie sees the rebound fall kindly to De Jong who reacts quickest and scores to double his side's advantage. Netherlands are firmly in the driving seat.
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar
Halftime - As it stands, Senegal are going through to the round of 16, trumping Ecuador, who are trailing 0-1 through a penalty scored by Ismail Sarr. Senegal are just 45 minutes away from realising their dream but a massive second half awaits both these teams.
HT - Ecuador 0-1 Senegal
Halftime - Netherlands and Qatar have been separated by the only goal from Cody Gakpo, the first half has flown by, there were chances for both sides, but undoubtedly, Netherlands were the better side and are in the driving seat.
HT- Netherlands 1-0 Qatar
43'- Ismail Sarr has given Senegal the lead, they're in the driving seat now, and as it stands, they will progress into the round of 16. Sarr converts the pressure penalty, sends the goalie the wrong way and this is the confidence boost they needed.
Ecuador 0-1 Senegal
27' - Netherlands have broken the deadlock against Qatar, the hosts are trailing again, and it's Cody Gakpo who scores in his third game in a row, to give the Dutch side the lead. He's having a great tournament and has put his team in the driving seat.
Netherlands 1-0 Qatar
1' - Both games between Ecuador and Senegal as well as Netherlands vs Qatar have begun, the fate of Group A awaits, three teams, only two of them can progress, which side will pay the price? Keep up with this space as we follow both games live.
Kick-off coming up shortly between Ecuador and Senegal, as well as Netherlands vs Qatar. Qatar are out, Netherlands need just a draw to qualify for round of 16, whereas the tie between Ecuador and Senegal is the virtual knockout, winner takes all game. Stay tuned, live action coming up.
Ecuador have made two changes to their lineup which played against Netherlands. Whereas Senegal have made three changes to their lineup. This is a must-win clash for Senegal, the onus is on them to take the game to Ecuador.
Netherlands and Qatar's lineups have also been announced. The hosts will hope to finish the tournament on a high, check confirmed lineups.
Netherlands: Andries Noppert, Daley Blind, Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk (capt), Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Marten de Roon, Davy Klaassen, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay.
Qatar: Meshaal Barsham, Pedro Miguel, Abdelkarim Hassan, Abdelaziz Hatim, Hassan Al-Haydos (capt.), Akram Afif, Ismail Mohamad, Homam Ahmed, Assim Madibo, Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali.
Teams are out, Ecuador and Senegal have named their lineups for the must-win clash. Both teams will be gunning to win today.
Ecuador XI (4-3-3): Galíndez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapié, Estupiñán; Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo; Plata, Enner Valencia, Estrada
Senegal XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo; Ciss, P. Gueye; Ndiaye, I. Gueye, I. Sarr; Dia
Ecuador's captain and star striker Enner Valencia has three goals from two matches at the FIFA World Cup 2022. He is tied at the top of the Golden Boot list with Frane superstar Kylian Mbappe, who has as many goals. Valencia would be hoping to add another goal or two againstg Senegal, which will take him pretty close to being the surprising winner of the coveted prize. Going by the last few FIFA World Cups, around 6 goals may be enough to land the top scorer prize.
Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands all have qualification within reach while hosts Qatar are out of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The confirmed Starting XIs for the sides will be announced by 30 mins before the matches kick off at 8:30 pm (IST).
As it stands, Netherlands at the top of Group A, with four points, Ecuador are level, but are second due to an inferior goal difference, while Senegal are third with 3 points, whereas Qatar have zero points and are fourth.
The Dutch and Ecuador are the favourites to progress to the next round, but since Qatar are already eliminated, all eyes will be on the tie between Ecuador and Senegal, which will be a virtual knockout tie, with winner progressing through to round of 16.
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