Senegal vs Netherlands World Cup 2022 LIVE: Result, score and reaction as Dutch snatch late win
Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen’s finishes gave the Dutch victory after a largely dour encounter in Group A
The Netherlands seized the advantage in World Cup Group A as goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealed a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal on Monday.
The Lions of Teranga are missing their talisman, Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane, at this tournament and though they battled hard, could not find a way past the debutant Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert. The win puts the Oranje, three times World Cup finalists, in a strong position in the group, with matches against Ecuador and hosts Qatar to come.
A disappointing match at Al Thumama Stadium was played in front of plenty of empty seats, despite organisers’ claims that the country is gripped by World Cup fever. However, the attendance was given as 41,721 – more than the stadium is actually listed to hold.
The goal the Dutch craved finally arrived with six minutes of normal time to go, as Frenkie de Jong swung in a ball from the left and Gakpo beat Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to it to head home. It was no less than the PSV Eindhoven man deserved after an impressive performance. Substitute Pape Gueye almost responded instantly for Senegal, but again Noppert got down well to a low shot. Eight minutes of injury time were added, and the Dutch sealed victory in the final seconds when Mendy spilled a shot from Memphis Depay and fellow substitute Klaassen followed up to slot home the rebound.
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Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
45+2 mins: Van Dijk kickstarts a Netherlands move from deep, one that ends with Dumfries’ cross from the right being intercepted.
Here come Senegal again, patiently building on the right flank. N Mendy sends a cross into Netherlands’ box, but Blind heads it clear.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
45 mins: Twice Netherlands see crosses headed away, before Senegal break on the right wing.
A long, low pass is meant for Dia, who is rushing into Netherlands’ box, but he can’t quite reach it.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
44 mins: De Jong evades some challenges on the halfway line with some neat dribbling.
Netherlands then work the ball out to their right, but they put it out for a throw-in.
Senegal soon lose possession, though, before Sabaly’s wayward defensive header sees Netherlands win a corner.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
41 mins: Now Senegal win a free kick, deep in Netherlands’ half and on the left flank from the African side’s perspective.
Gueye curls it into the box, but it’s too low and is headed away. A waste of a chance.
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
40 mins: Sarr out-wrestles De Ligt on the left flank, with the Bayern Munich defender calling for a foul to no avail.
Senegal play the ball inside, then back out, but they’re dispossessed.
De Jong strides forward in the middle of the pitch, before laying the ball off to Dumfries out on the right.
He picks out Janssen on the edge of the box, and Janssen pokes the ball to Berghuis...
The onrushing Dutchman’s shot is whipped central and just over the bar!
Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
38 mins: The spark has gone from this game somewhat as we edge towards half-time.
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