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.
Published : Nov 22, 2022 09:14 IST
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.
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 |