Senegal 0-2 Netherlands Highlights score, FIFA World Cup: Gakpo, Klaasen score late to get Dutch WC campaign to winning start

Senegal vs Netherlands: Catch the LIVE updates, score and commentary from the Group A game at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Published : Nov 21, 2022 20:14 IST

Netherlands will open its World Cup campaign against Senegal. | Photo Credit: AFP

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the Senegal vs Netherlands Group A match at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Full Time : Senegal 0-2 Netherlands

That is the end of the game! Netherlands take three points and there are a few upset faces in the Senegal camp. They were in the game, right till the end but it eventually went Netherlands’ way. The Dutch had no shot on target till the 84th minute. Two after that minute saw them score twice. This takes them to the top of the table, ahead of Ecuador. Netherlands will now take on Ecuador while Senegal faces Qatar.

90+9’ Senegal 0-2 Netherlands - Klaasen
Netherlands launch a counter attack with Depay carrying the ball all the way from the 2nd third to the box. He cuts in from the right and takes a shot with the left. Mendy saves the first shot by Klaasen picks up the rebounds and sends the ball crashing into the net.
90+9’ Senegal 0-2 Netherlands

KLAAAAAAAASEENNNN! The Dutch seal it with the late goal! It is Dutch delight in Qatar.

90+4’ Netherlands Change

In - De Roon, Out - Gakpo

86’

Noppert with another crucial save. Sabaly lets another shot go from outside the box. This one has power and stays low, almost parallel to the ground. Noppert gets down low and puts his left hand in the path to steer the ball away from the target.

84’ Senegal 0-1 Netherlands - Gakpo
Frenki De Jong makes up for his miss. He plays a long ball into the box. Gakpo makes a small dash to meet the ball. Mendy too comes off his line, but the Dutch player is first to it. He gets enough contact on the ball to put it into the net. Netherlands lead with their first shot on target. You have to feel for Senegal.
84’ Senegal 0-1 Netherlands

GAKPOOOOOOOO!!!!! The Dutch take the lead. And it is the none other than the 2021 player of the year that takes them ahead.

82’

A long move by Senegal ends with Jakobs playing a ball in to the penalty area. Sarr is vying for it and appeals for a pull on his shirt as he goes down. The decision - goal kick.

79’ Netherlands Changes

In - Koopmeiners, Klaasen ; Out - Bergwijn, Berghuis

78’

The stat chart shows that the Netherlands have failed to manage a shot on target from the 7 attempts they have had. Senegal have managed three.

74’ Senegal Substitution

In - Jackson, Out - Diatta

73’

Noppert saves again! What a save! Senegal again launches a counter attack. Gueye passes to Sarr on the left, and he in turns covers ground and return it to the central midfielder. Upon getting the ball back, Gueye shoots. The ball is bang in the centre and Noppert has to get a strong hand behind the bal to save.

72’ Another change for Senegal

Kouyate has to be subbed off as he suffers a pull in his thigh. He is stretchered off. Pape Gueye comes in in place of the injured midfielder.

69’ Senegal Change

In - Dieng, Out - Dia

65’

De Jong loses the ball and Senegal launches an attack. Dia takes the shot and Noppert had to get low on his left to make the save. The corner is defended by the Dutch. Van Gaal would be thanking the custodian for that save.

62’ Senegal Change

In - Jakobs, Out - Diallo

62’ Netherlands Change

In - Depay, Out - Janssen

58’

Senegal play a cross from the left flank. Dia tries a flicking header but the ball goes over him. Diatta is in place for that situation but the ball is slightly ahead of him. He manages to get a shot in but not on target.

53’

Oh so close Van Dijk! Netherlands have a corner and Van Dijk again eases his jump over the Senegal defence to connect with the ball. The header however does not dip in time and goes over the cross bar.

48’

Dia gets the ball and he launches into the Dutch half. Ake stands resolute and he steals the ball from the Senegal striker.

2nd Half

Senegal kicks the ball off for the second period. All to play for here at the Al Thumama Stadium. No changes in personnel at Half Time.

Stats - Senegal

Possession - 46%, Shots - 6, Corners - 3

Stats - Netherlands

Possession - 54%, Shots - 5, Corners - 3

Half Time : Senegal 0-0 Netherlands

The scores are even at the half way mark. The game has been enticing and both teams have seen chances. De Jong would be ruing missing the one-on-one chance in the 19th minute. Both teams have looked like creating opportunities and the game has been end to end. Nicely set up for the second half.

35’

There’s a long spell of play in the Senegal box. It is more of pin ball as the two sides fail to get the ball under control. Netherlands win a corner but nothing comes off it. Still 0-0!

34’

Sabaly attempts an ambitious long range effort but the ball comes off the toe-end of his boot. It rolls along the ground to Noppert.

32’

Netherlands gets a free kick in a similar position as they did in the 23rd minute. The delivery this time has too much power and Senegal manages to clear it.

Some glimpses from the game
28’

De Jong makes a mess of a pass. He is cornered in his own penalty area and attempts a pass to Van Dijk That too is out of the defender’s reach. Senegal win the ball but the Dutch survive somehow.

27’

Almost! Van Dijk is the tallest in the air off a corner. But the direction is lacking on the header and the ball crawls out for a Senegal goal kick. The Dutch seem to be getting into groove. Aliou Cisse would be feeling the nerves.

25’

Van Dijk you beauty! What a clearance. Sarr collects a sumptuous take on the left flank, cuts in and takes a shot. The ball has the perfect amount of curl to head into the top right corner. But the defender is in place to head the ball away from the target. Netherlands defend the corner.

23’

Netherlands win a free kick on the right side of the Senegal penalty area. Berghuis plays the cross in from the set piece but not enough elevation to test the keeper. An opportunity missed.

19’

Oh no De Jong! Netherlands has a corner to defend. But the Dutch mount a counter attack and Berghuis manages to square the ball to De Jong. The Barcelona midfielder has only Mendy to beat but he overcomplicates the finish. Diallo swoops in to clear.

17’

Blind’s header is wide! Gakpo creates an opportunity from nothing. He crosses the ball from the right and Blind is in the box. He could not steer his header on target and the ball goes wide.

16’

Gakpo and Dumfries combine in the Senegal box on the right. The wingback cuts the ball back in but the Senegal defender is stationed just in place to clear the danger.

13’

Dia steals the ball from Van Dijk through sheer industry. The Dutch defender cleared the ball but Dia relented and kept his chase to get to the ball on the right touchline. The move, though, fizzles out with a poor pass in the final third.

9’

Senegal growing in confidence. They nick the ball away from Netherlands in their own half. Sarr receives the ball and shoots. The shot flies over the crossbar.

8’

Cisse was well out of position and in the Dutch penalty area. He saw the chance to score from a cross and lunged in. The ball missed his foot by a whisker.

7’

It has been even in the first few minutes here. Senegal have shaken off the chance Netherlands had and are controlling the ball yet again in the Oranje half.

5’

Netherlands with a chance! Gakpo gets a through ball on a run and he decides to square it. Bergwijn was there but the ball lands behind him.

2’

Early pressure from Senegal. They win a corner in the first minute but the set piece is cleared without any danger. Senegal controls the opening minutes of play.

Kick Off! Off we go!

The Netherlands get the ball rolling from the centre spot.

Kick Off moments away

The team’s have exchanged greetings. The team photos are done. We are all set for the start of the game.

Will Senegal make it past the Group stage?

The Lions of Teranga have featured in two World Cups before 2022. They made it to the quarterfinals in 2002, the 2nd African team to do so. Will they be able to emulate the same? Their campaign start is moments away.

The Dutch comeback

The Netherlands will be making a comeback to the World Cup after missing out in Russia in 2018.

That’s Senegal warming up
A strong Senegal team

Despite the absence of Mane, Senegal boasts of a strong team that has multiple European club players. The list includes Koulibaly, Cisse, Gueye, Kouyate and Sarr.

England off to a commanding start

The Three Lions beat Iran 6-2 in the Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium. Bukayo Saka starred with two goals and Rashford, Bellingham, Sterling and Grealish scored as well.

Group A as it stands

The Group A in the FIFA World Cup saw Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 on Sunday. The winner of today’s game would want to win by a more than two goal margin to take the top spot.

Netherlands Goalkeeper

Noppert is the tallest player in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He stands at 2.03m and will be making his World Cup debut.

Senegal Lineup out!
Sadio Mane’s injury

The Senegal striker was in good form before the World Cup but an injury ruled him out of the Qatar event. He tried to recover in time after his surgery but unable to. His absence could prove pivotal in Senegal making it past the group stage.

Allez Allez Allez! Senegal fans in the house
Netherlands Formation
Netherlands Lineup out!

Noppert - Blind, Ake, Van Dijk, De Ligt, Dumfries - De Jong, Berghuis, Gakpo - Bergwijn, Janssen

Netherlands Nations League Campaign

The Netherlands were in blazing form in the recently concluded Nations League group stage. They remained unbeaten in the six games, winning five and ending on the top spot in their group against Wales, Poland and Belgium. This helped them qualify for the semifinals.

The Dutch fans gearing up for the game
Form

Netherlands - The Dutch team has been on a 15-game unbeaten run before the FIFA World Cup.

Senegal - The AFCON champion has struggled slightly in its recent games. In the last six games, it has won four, lost one and drawn one.

PREVIEW

The Netherlands is looking to make two statements in its opening World Cup game on Monday against a Senegal team that has to quickly get over the loss of star forward Sadio Mane.

The first is strictly about football and establishing the team as a contender for the title in Qatar alongside the likes of top-ranked Brazil, defending champion France and Argentina. The Dutch have gained less attention in the buildup to the tournament after failing to qualify for the World Cup in Russia four years ago, but arrive as one of the top form teams in Europe.

“We have a great chance of also becoming a world champion,” said Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, who is back for a third spell in charge. “There are few coaches who dare to speak out like that, but I say this.” The second statement the Dutch want to make at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha centers around the long-running criticism of the World Cup host country’s laws and human rights record.

The Group A game against African champion Senegal is the perfect early challenge for the Dutch and a good indicator of how far they might go.

Senegal will be without talisman Mane, who was ruled out of the World Cup on Thursday with injury. Mane, 30, underwent surgery for the right lower leg injury he sustained in a league game for Bayern Munich two weeks ago, removing Senegal’s most potent attacking threat and the heart of the team.

-AP

PREDICTED XI

Senegal: Mendy - Sabaly, Cisse, Koulibaly, Ballo-Toure - Sarr, Mendy, Gueye - Sarr, Dia, Diatta

Netherlands: Pasveer - Timber, Van Dijk, Ake - Dunfries, Berghuis, De Jong, Gakpo, Blind - Bergwijn, Janssen

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH

Senegal vs Netherlands: Kick-off, live telecast and live streaming info
Where will the Senegal vs Netherlands World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Senegal vs Netherlands match will kick-off at the Al Thumama Stadium.
When will the Senegal vs Netherlands World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Senegal vs Netherlands match will kick-off at 9:30 PM IST on November 21, 2022.
Where can you watch the Senegal vs Netherlands match in India?
The Senegal vs Netherlands World Cup opening match will be telecasted live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and well as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be live streamed on JioCinema.
Where can you watch the Senegal vs Netherlands match outside India?
The following list shows where you can watch the Senegal vs Netherlands match outside of India
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – SuperSport and Showmax Pro.