FIFA World Cup 2022 points table, Group A standings after Matchday 2: Netherlands grabs three points against Senegal

FIFA World Cup 2022 points table: The Netherlands won its Qatar WC campaign opener against Senegal to take home all three points.

The Netherlands’ Davy Klaassen celebrates with teammates scoring their second goal against Senegal during a FIFA World Cup 2022 Group A match at Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, on November 21, 2022. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Louis van Gaal’s gambles at both ends of the field paid off for the Netherlands.

Up front, Memphis Depay returned from injury as a second-half substitute to help spark the Dutch attack into life as the Netherlands scored two late goals to beat Senegal 2-0 on Monday at the World Cup.

GROUP B POINTS TABLE

With this win, the Netherlands took home all three points to top Group A.

Here is how the Group A points table looks after the opening game -

Position	Teams	Matches	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	GD	Points
1	Netherlands	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
2	Ecuador	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3
3	Senegal	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
4	Qatar	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0