52′ Senegal surprised since the recovery
The change of Ecuadorian device disconcerts the African champion, who no longer has any control of the ball and now loses the battle of the midfield.
49′ Cifuentes cadre
The Ecuadorian midfielder, who has just entered, is trying his luck at 20 meters. His shot low to the ground does not surprise Mendy, who captures.
49′ NETHERLANDS GOAL! DEJONG!
The Netherlands take the lead: cross from Claasen for Depay, who controls with the chest and hits the goalkeeper. The ball comes back to De Jong who scores in the empty goal. 2-0.
48′ Two changes for Ecuador
La Tri knows that it must equalize at all costs. Sarmiento and Cifuentes enter the middle.
46′ And it’s also starting again for Senegal-Ecuador!
The second game took a bit of a delay.
46′ Here we go again!
Kick-off of the second half between the Netherlands and Qatar.
Group standings at half-time
1. Netherlands, 7 points (+3)2. Senegal, 6 points (+1)3. Ecuador, 4 points (+1)4. Qatar, 0 points (-5)
The Netherlands left to take the lead of the group
A victory for the Netherlands, combined with a defeat for Ecuador, should allow the Oranje to finish at the top of group A. They occupy it in any case at half-time.
Ecuador showed nothing
Seductive in its first two games, the Tri is about to be eliminated without really having fought. She only struck twice on goal in this half, without ever having framed or having obtained a clear chance.
45+6′ Half-time between Senegal and Ecuador!
Senegal leads 1-0, thanks to a goal late in the first period from Sarr, on penalty, and is virtually qualified for the eighth.
Half time between the Netherlands and Qatar!
Gakpo scored the only goal of the half, giving the Dutch a 1-0 lead. It’s not stolen, but the game of the Oranje is far from silencing the critics.
45+2′ Ndiaye misses the break
Nice sequence of the Senegalese midfielder in the area, who controls left foot, takes the ball right foot and resumes! But his shot misses…
45′ Senegal virtually qualified
This goal currently sends Senegal into the round of 16, to the detriment of Ecuador. The Tri will have to react!
44 ‘ SARR PUTS IT AT THE BOTTOM! 1-0!
Ismaïla Sarr converts! Quietly, low to the ground, to the right of the goalkeeper. Opening of the deserved score for Senegal.
42′ PENALTY FOR SENEGAL!
Sarr has been cut into the surface! Big obstruction from Hincapie, while the Senegalese had touched the ball first in the box. The referee did not hesitate.
39′ The Netherlands is slow…
Gakpo’s goal, again on a well-inspired individual action on his part, is really the tree that hides the forest. The game offered by the Netherlands is very poor.
37′ The Ciss helmet shot
Good free kick from Senegal, 30 meters on the right side, in the box. Ciss climbs higher than everyone else, but her head goes over the top.
35′ The rhythm has fallen a little on the Senegal side
The African selection pays a little for its excess of energy at the start of the match, without Ecuador showing itself to be dangerous. But his incursions into the opposing camp are fewer.
33′ Gakpo already in history
29′ Senegal forced to victory
This Dutch goal has a direct consequence: now, Senegal must win to qualify for the eighth.
26′ GOAL FROM GAKPO! 1-0 NETHERLANDS!
It’s been three in three games for the Dutchman, 1-0! At the start of the action with a nice backheel, he was backed up to 20 meters, rushed towards the penalty spot and deceived the Qatari goalkeeper. He is the providential man of the Oranje in this tournament!
24′ The opportunity for Sarr
The Senegalese midfielder hits, wins his duel against a defender, and arms a floating strike from 12 meters. Diverted, it comes close to the Ecuadorian transversal.
23′ Qatar rebels
Not really convincing, guilty of inaccuracies and lacking in rhythm, the Netherlands are now being moved by Qatar, who have just scored two corners.
21′ Precious touche
The match has been interrupted for two minutes, the Colombian side seeming affected. He limps back to his place.
19′ Exemplary start from Senegal
Excellent start to the match for the Teranga Lions, who have the biggest hot spots and possession.
14′ Spectacular Depay
Magnificent attempt at an acrobatic recovery from Memphis, which unfortunately ends up in the clouds. The Netherlands fly over the start of the match, but are far from sharp… As in their first matches.
12′ Ndiaye rolls up well
The Senegalese midfielder, very restless since the start of the match, rolls up his shot to twenty meters, off-center on the right side. She fails to hang the skylight.
10 & # 39; Valencia is chauffe
The strong man from Ecuador tries his luck for the first time in this match, from a free kick but finds the wall. The ball comes back to him, but his shot is blocked again.
8′ Dia’s shot too crossed
Well launched by Ndiaye at the limit of offside, Dia enters the area but crosses his shot too much which skims the left post of Galindez. Senegal grows!
8′ News from the Netherlands
In the other match, the Oranje dominate their match against Qatar by a wide margin, without a really clear chance for the moment.
6′ Senegalese domination for now
The Senegalese have their foot on the ball for the moment and Ecuador can’t really follow up.
4′ First big chance for Gueye!
Nice action from Senegal, after a big overflow on the left side, a fleeing cross finds Gana Gueye at the far post. His recovery misses.
2’Turpin on the whistle
Frenchman Clément Turpin officiates in the match between Ecuador and Senegal.
16:00
1′ Kick off!
The Netherlands match starts a little early.
15:58
The hymns are over…
Soon the kick-offs, the tension will go up a notch.
15:54
Let’s go for the hymns!
Two hymns at the same time, it’s not necessarily the easiest to follow.
15:52
The teams will return to the pitch
The two matches are played at the same time and will be followed live with commentary.
15:46
A package on the Senegal side
Cheikhou Kouyaté, victim of a hamstring tear, will not be able to take part in the meeting. He was injured in the first match, against the Netherlands.
15:38
A sixteenth between Ecuador and Senegal
The winner of the match between Senegal and Ecuador will be guaranteed qualification for the round of 16. In the event of a draw, the second named would qualify.
15:35
The Netherlands aim for first place
A big success for the Netherlands against Qatar, already eliminated from its World Cup, would ensure first place in Group A for the Oranje. For qualification, a draw (or a loss by two goals or less in the event of a draw between Ecuador and Senegal) would also do the trick.
15:33
Group A standings
1. Netherlands, 4 points (+2)2. Ecuador, 4 points (+2)3. Senegal, 3 points (+0)4. Qatar, 0 points (-4)
15:18
The composition of Ecuador
Released on a stretcher in his last game, Valencia will start the titular meeting, with the captain’s armband.
15:17
The composition of the Netherlands
For the first time in the competition, Memphis Depay will start in attack, alongside Cody Gakpo, revelation of the competition.
15:13
15:12
The composition of Senegal
Two changes in the eleven: Ciss and Ndiaye make their entrance, to the detriment of Diatta and Diedhiou.
15:11
Welcome to you all !
Welcome to this ultimate direct from Group A, at the end of which we will know two new qualified for the eighth. Kick-off to follow from 4 p.m. for Qatar-Netherlands and Ecuador-Senegal!