NED vs ECU FIFA World Cup 2022 match highlights: Qatar are OUT as Netherlands, Ecuador play out a 1-1 draw in Group A

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• 25 Nov 2022, 11:26 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: Full Time!

  It's all over now! In their Group A match, the Netherlands and Ecuador draw 1-1. Hosts Qatar has been eliminated.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 11:20 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  93 mins: Rodriguez appears to be a threat, forcing Ake to slide the ball into touch by his own corner flag.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 11:17 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  86 mins: The Netherlands has an opportunity to flood the box with a deep free kick but it fails to beat the first man.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 11:05 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  83 mins: Depay turns his man and bursts towards the final third, but Torres closes the gap by lumping the ball clear.

  From the Netherlands, everything is a little slow and predictable.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

   

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 11:01 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  71 mins: Estupinan wins a foul off Gakpo in his own half, but Ecuador merely throws it back to Noppert.

  Another excellent performance from the Brighton man so far; they must have a really good left-back scout!

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:57 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE:

  65 mins: After good work by Klaassen and Gakpo, Koopmeiners misses from 20 yards. That one appeared to have slipped off his ankle. NED 1-1 ECU

  Keep , boys! #WorldCup #NEDECU pic.twitter.com/V2gN088aEY

  — OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 25, 2022

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:51 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  59 mins: Preciado performs a stepover on the right and crosses for Valencia, who is denied by an excellent block.

  It's Plata's turn, and he unleashes a wonderful strike that hits the underside of the crossbar and rebounds away!

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:48 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: YELLOW CARD!

  57 mins: Jhegson Mendez has been booked for a challenge on Memphis Depay. Mendez will miss Ecuador's next match due to his second yellow card of the competition.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:43 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE

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  55 mins: Ecuador has been in complete control of the game from the halfway point of the first half. They now have eight shots on goal, three of which are on target. The Netherlands has only had one shot on goal so far.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:27 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: GOAL!

  49 mins: Valencia levels the score with a tap-in. Noppert spills an Estupián shot, but it goes straight to Ecuador's captain, who can't miss.

  NED 1-1 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:16 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: HALF TIME! 

  48 mins: Estupinan wheels away as the corner is drilled back into the box and takes a touch into the net.

  However, the flag is raised because Porozo is deemed to have impeded the goalkeeper's view from an offside position.

  NED 1-0 ECU 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:09 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  40 mins: In the closing five minutes of the half, Valencia and Dumfries are squabbling off the ball. 

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 10:04 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  36 mins: This tournament has taught not to rest on a one-goal advantage like Germany, Argentina, or Portugal, who had a scare last night.

  Since Gakpo's strike, Netherlands have just not been able to maintain prolonged pressure.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:59 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: SAVE!

  33 mins: Valencia scoops up a great crossfield pass, turns to his right, and shoots early, causing Noppert to parry clear down low to his right.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:55 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  27 mins: Valencia's work down the left results in a delicate flick across goal by Estrada, but it fails to fall at a teammate's foot, and Ecuador is forced to settle for a corner.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:51 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  22 mins: The Netherlands appear to be managing this game wisely, retaining the ball calmly and attempting to pull Ecuador out. That early goal provided them with the assurance they needed in their first game against Senegal.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:50 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  19 mins: The game has slowed slightly, with neither side creating a clear chance on goal.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:47 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  18 mins: Although there is still a long way to go, the Dutch would qualify for the last-16 if England's Group B met the top two from this group.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:43 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  15 mins: Ecuador have gained possession and are retaining it in the Dutch half, which is a start.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:38 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: 

  11 mins: Ecuador puts the ball into the area, and a bouncing half-volley at the far post creates concern for the Netherlands, who clear it.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:32 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: GOAL!

  6 mins: Cody Gakpo scores early for Netherlands

  6. GOAL GOAL GOAAAALLL! CODYYY GAKPOOO! #WorldCup #NEDECU pic.twitter.com/3dd2oUyTIL

  — OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 25, 2022

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:11 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: KICK OFF!

  The referee blows the magic whistle, and Ecuador is off and rolling.

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:08 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: Starting XI for ECU

  Galindez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Porozo, Estupinan; Mendez, Caicedo; Plata, Valencia, Estrada

  Alineación de #LaTri
  
  @OnsOranje
  Estadio Internacional Jalifa
  Fecha # 2
  11h00 (ECU)
  #FIFAWorldCup #HaremosHistoria pic.twitter.com/jODMCJEqtI

  — La Tri (@LaTri) November 25, 2022

  
• 25 Nov 2022, 09:08 PM

  Netherlands vs Ecuador match update LIVE: Starting XI for NED

  Noppert; Timber, Van Dijk, Ake; Dumfries, Klaassen, Koopmeiners, De Jong, Blind; Bergwijn, Gakpo

  Our for #NEDECU! #NothingLikeOranje #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0Jwy4jNgSL

  — OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 25, 2022