2022 World Cup Group A: Netherlands Makes The Fate Of The Host Qatar Kian Suram, Senegal For Ecuadoric Jari

JAKARTA - The Dutch national team ended the 2022 World Cup group stage with a 2-0 win over Qatar, Tuesday, November 29 evening. Meanwhile Senegal has the right to accompany the Dutch to the round of 16 after winning over Ecuador in the decisive match.

The Dutch's victory over Qatar made Louis van Gaal's team as winners of Group A with seven points. Meanwhile, Qatar, who is the host of the 2022 World Cup, is sinking into three defeats.

Senegal, who snatched three points from Ecuador, moved up to second place with six points. Meanwhile, Ecuador had to settle for only third place with four points and was eliminated with Qatar.

The Netherlands secure top spot in Group A! 🔝 @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup

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Even though they only needed a draw, the Dutch still appeared pressing. They threatened the home goal several times.

However, the Netherlands was only able to score in the 26th minute. forced Gakpo to put his name on the scoreboard after receiving a pass from Davy Klaasen.

The Netherlands added to their lead in the second half. Frenkie de Jong was able to take advantage of Memphis Depay's throwing ball in the 50th minute.

The Flying Ducthman actually hit the third goal on the 68th minute through Steven Berghuis. However, this goal was disallowed by the referee after the Gakpo VAR broadcast had already done a handball.

Until the game ended, no additional goals were created. Qatar also lost their third in Group A.

Meanwhile in another match, Senegal managed to win the battle of life and death against Ecuador. In fact, Ecuador only needed a draw in this match.

Both teams played fiercely in the first half. However, disaster befell Ecuador in the final minutes before halftime.

Ecuador received a penalty. Ismaila Sarr, who stepped forward as the executioner of Senegal, successfully completed his task.

Ecuador then equalized in the 63rd minute through Caicedo's action. However, Kalidou Koulibaly put Senegal back up 2-1 in the 70th minute.

The last-16 beckons for Senegal! 👏 🇸🇳 @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup

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This 2-1 victory was enough for Senegal to accompany the Dutch to the knockout phase.

Group A final standings: