Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup Group A clash between Netherlands and Qatar, happening at the Al Bayt stadium.
And it is over. Contrasting fates for the two sides. Qatar bows out of the tournament and becomes the first ever host to not get a point in group stages ever in World Cup history. Meanwhile, Netherlands have taken a step towards glory, becoming the fourth team to qualify for the knockouts. What a fairy tale ride for the Dutch coach Louis van Gaal. He was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer last year, has recovered and now his team is through to the round of 16!
So unlucky!!! Berghuis it is yet again. Dumfries just outside the box sets up Berghuis who takes a wild shot but the ball rattles the post, What an effort!
Six added minutes
Afif does well yet again. He tries to set up Pedro but the strike is poor as it goes wide
IN: Taylor; OUT: de Jong
IN: Alaaeldin, Khidir; OUT: Ismail, Hatim
IN: Koopmeiners, Weghorst; OUT: Gakpo, de Roon
Commotion in the Dutch penalty box. Muntari runs into the box as de Jong and van Djik converge onto him. Muntari then slides and trips van Djik to concede a free kick
Noppert makes an impressive save. Muntari gets the ball inside the penalty box from Afif and the former tries to complete the shot but Noppert ducks and blocks the shot
Netherlands just toying with the Qatari players now. The Dutch now hold a 59 per cent possession with four shots on target out of 11
Just as we speak, Senegal has taken the lead!! Koulibaly helps it take the lead. Follow the Ecuador vs Senegal LIVE here
Ecuador has equalises as Moises Caicedo scores in the 69th minute. As things stand, Ecuador will finish second in the Group A points table.
OH NO!! Netherland found a third as Berghuis scored but VAR intervenes. The replay shows Gakpo handled the ball on the build up to the goal
IN: Berghaus, Janssen; OUT: Klassen, Depay
IN: Ali Asad, Mohammed Muntari, Karim Boudiaf; OUT: Ali Haydos, Madibo, Almoz Alli
Qatar on the attack. Afif has been their best player tonight and he starts the run. He puts in a through ball to Ismael. Pedro Miguel gets the ball on the left and whips in a cross but evades every other white shirt. Dumfries finally clears the ball
With a 2-0 lead here, Netherlands are well and truly on their way to the Round of 16 as Ecuador is losing 0-1 against Senegal. Follow the Ecuador vs Senegal LIVE here
Nathan Ake recieves the yellow after he collided with Ismael in an attempt to head the ball
FRENKIEEEEE!!!! NETHERLANDS 2-0. Klaasen sends the ball in with a lofted ball. Depay collects to and shoots. Barsham saves the first shot but De Jong reads the play and finishes on the rebound
The host attacks. Ismael gets the ball on the far right and attempts a low cross but it is kicked away by Ake
Free kick straight away for Qatar. A set piece situation and Afif takes the kick. he whips in a searching lofted ball but the attempt is headed away by the Dutch defense
Qatar’s Afif starts the proceedings as the final 45 minutes get underway
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Netherlands in the driver’s seat in an all important game as a win here would take the Dutch throught to the knockouts, considering how the Ecuador match is going. A loss for Ecuador would do a world of good to Louis van Gaal’s side.
Depay yet again with a long range effort but the ball goes nowehere near the post.
Senegal has taken the lead against Ecuador as Ismaila Sarr converts a penalty. SEN 1-0 ECU. Follow the Ecuador vs Senegal LIVE here
Three added minutes
Free kick to the Dutch as Timber is pushed down by Hassan.
OFFSIDE! Gakpo is caught offside as a through ball from de Roon comes in from behind. Gakpo inside the box takes a shot without hesitation but is caught offside. The 23-year-old is in red-hot form
Ecuador is taking Senegal on in another Group A fixture. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on all bases. Follow the Ecuador vs Senegal LIVE here
Short but dangerous attack from Qatar on the left. Al Haydos dribbles past a couple of players to pick Hassan and he gives it right back to the captain. Al Haydos then plays a low cross but van Dijk cuts and kicks it away
Netherlands taking things slow. Gaining as much posession as it can. Understandable since a win in this match will be a potential ticket to the knockouts
Qatar tries to get back right in. A long range attempt from Ismael goes directly into Noppert’s gloves
BREAKTHROUGH FOR NETHERLANDS!!!! GAKPO IT IS!! He scores for the third match in a row. De Jong from left passes to Depay who picks Gakpo. The number 8 then picks out Klassen who set up Gakpo perfectly inside the box and the latter shoots towards the far right corner
Depay’s wonderful effort at goal is blocked
Corner for Qatar as van Dijk heads a cross wide. Afif takes it but nothing comes of it as Hassan shoots the ball wide
Dangerous counter from Qatar. A link-up from Hatim and Afif on the left starts the attack. Afif chips the ball towards the left flank where Al Haydos is there. Al Haydos tries to finish but the shot is blocked.
Counter attack from Qatar as Afif gets a chance to break on the left. He puts in a through ball in an attempt to find Ali but Dumfries intercepts to kick it away
Another corner for Netherlands and Gapko takes it. A searching cross but the ball is headed away for a goal kick
Corner for Netherlands. Gakpo takes it but it is a weak cross as Hatim heads it away from danger
Audacious attempt from Depay. Ake on the left picks De Jong who whips a long range shot but Klassen gets in the way. Depay tries volley as the ball bounced off but fails to find the net
What a passage of play from Netherlands. De Jong initiates the attack on the left and finds Daley Blind. He runs into the penalty box and puts in a low ball in an attempt to pick Gakpo but finds Dumfries. As Dumfries tries to shoot, Barsham arrives to collect the ball
Free kick for Qatar but van Dijk does brilliantly to clear the ball away from danger
Another pair of heads collide. This time its Ismael and Daley Blind. Nothing serious here and they are both up immediately
Free kick for Qatar as Klassen and Homam collide heads in a fight for possession
Ismael Mohamed is hurt and down in pain. Medical assistants rush in. Within seconds, he is up and running
Counter from Netherlands as Depay starts it. Hatim attempts to block the pass but the ball ricochets to Klassen who plays the ball front. The ball bounces off a defender, Dumfries attempts an anudacious shot but the ball goes well wide
A dangerous through ball comes in from Al Haydos. Almoez Ali comes in running but Noppert grabs the ball
Quite the start for Netherlands. Gakpo gets the first touch. Van Dijk from the Nertherlands half whips a wonderful long ball in an attempt to find a running Depay. The latter blazes into the penalty box but the ball goes out overtaking him
With just under five minutes remaining for the kick-off, it is now time for the national anthems. First up, its the Netherlands anthem being played followed by the host nation Qatar’s anthem. While Qatar- which is already out of the competition after two consecutive losses- plays for pride, Netherlands will be keen to win the fixture as it could be a potential ticket to Group A top spot.
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Netherlands has won all four of its World Cup matches against Asian opposition
Did you know?
The architects of Al Bayt stadium have drawn inspiration from tents that were used by ancient nomads in the Middle East. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
While we wait for the kick-off, you can take a look at Sportstar’s comprehensive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
- Check out Sportstar’s coverage of World Cup in Qatar
- Scan the World Cup in pictures
- Football fans, put your skills to the test with FIFA World Cup Quiz
- Soak in the rich history of the football World Cup
- Here are some of the most frequently asked questions
- In pictures: Qatar’s migrant workers enjoy FIFA World Cup on the cheap
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PREVIEW
The Netherlands is on the verge of reaching the knockout stage at the World Cup and an overwhelming favorite in its final Group A match on Tuesday against host nation Qatar.
If the Dutch advance it will put more focus on 71-year-old coach Louis van Gaal, who stepped out of retirement just over a year ago to take over the national team while being treated for aggressive prostate cancer.
Host nation Qatar has lost its first two matches and already missed its chance to move on from the group stage.
For the Netherlands a draw will suffice to advance and put the Netherlands into contention again in a World Cup after failing to qualify four years ago. The Dutch could even get through with a loss if Ecuador beats Senegal in the other Group A match.
In the round of 16, the Netherlands would face one of the top two teams from Group B, where England is the favorite with Iran, Wales, and the United States scrambling for a spot.
When is the FIFA World Cup match between Netherlands and Qatar?
The FIFA World Cup Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar will start at 8:30pm IST on November 29 at the Al Bayt stadium.
Where to watch the live telecast of Netherlands and Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in India?
The live telecast of the Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar will be available on Sports18 in India.
Where to watch the live stream of Netherlands and Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in India?
The live stream of the Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar will be available on Voot, Jio Cinema in India.
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