Why Netherlands beat Senegal

In front of the fans who were expecting the first draw in the Qatar World Cup, the Dutch battled with a double goal in the climax.

The victory of the Netherlands was scored in the 84th minute of the match and in injury time. Cody Gakpo (84) and Davy Klassen (90+9) scored for the Dutch team. With this, Netherlands have three points along with Ecuador in Group A.

This is the first defeat for Senegal in the first match of the World Cup. Senegal had won the first matches of the two previous World Cups. In 2002, they beat France 1-0 and in 2018, they beat Poland by two goals against one. The Netherlands, on the other hand, went undefeated in the first match of the ninth World Cup.

In a match where both teams fought together, the golden chances wasted in front of the post were expected to backfire on the Netherlands. In the absence of superstar Sadio Mane, Senegal drew with the Netherlands. However, when the match was approaching the 80th minute, the changes made by the Dutch coach Louis van Gaal in the team were decisive.

Frank de Jong and Cody Gakpo were the saviors of the Dutch army with only six minutes left in the match. Senegal goalkeeper Eduardo Mendy, who smelled danger, ran to the ball that was raised by De Jong from outside the box. However, before Mendy could touch the ball, Gakpo jumped up and headed the ball into the net. Goal... Score 1-0.

With a one-sided goal all but guaranteed to win, the Netherlands pulled off another shock in the final minute of injury time. This time it was substitute Davy Klassen who found the target. Running into the box with the ball, Memphis Depay's shot was knocked down by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Davy Klassen grabbed the rebound and shot into the empty net. The score is 2-0.

The Netherlands had some golden opportunities in the first half as well. Barca star Frank de Jong and others wasted golden opportunities unbelievably. Senegal also had a few chances but couldn't hit the target.

The Netherlands beat Senegal in their World Cup Group A match on Monday. The victory was due to two uncontested goals.

Neither side could break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

In the 65th minute, Boulay Dia tried to score a goal with a close range kick but Dutch goalkeeper Andries Knoppert blocked it. The Netherlands opened the scoring in the 84th minute when Cody Gakpo headed home an assist from Frenkie de Jong. Davy Klaasen doubled the lead with a close-range finish in stoppage time (90+9). Elsewhere in Group A, Ecuador won their World Cup opener against host in qatar.