SENEGAL fell to a late defeat against the Netherlands, with Edouard Mendy at fault for both.
Cody Gakpo put his side ahead late on after it looked set for a draw as Mendy ran to collect a Frenkie De Jong cross before seeing Gakpo beat him to the ball and head in.
Davy Klassen added a second after Mendy spilled a Memphis Depay shot straight to the midfielder who fired in to seal the three points.
- Kick-off time: 4pm GMT
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- TV channel: ITV 1
- Senegal XI: Mendy, Koulibaly, Cisse, Diallo, Sabaly, Mendy, Kouyate, Gueye, Diatta, Sarr, Dia
- Netherlands XI: Noppert, Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake, Blind, De Jong, Berghuis, Gakpo, Janssen, Bergwijn
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That’s all from Qatar
The Netherlands sealed a major 2-0 victory over Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Holland struggled throughout the encounter and the African champions created some promising opportunities.
But a moment of confusion between Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and his defenders allowed Cody Gakpo to open the scoring on 84 minutes with a header after Frenkie De Jong’s pinpoint cross.
Another error by Mendy, who failed to hold on to Memphis Depay’s effort saw Davy Klaassen getting the rebound and hitting the back of the net in the 10th minute of stoppage time
Credit: Getty Van Gaal milestone
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has become the third oldest manager to take charge at a World Cup match.
Van Gaal stood at the Dutch helm at a whopping 71 years and 105 days today against Senegal.
The ex-Manchester United head coach is behind Otto Rehhagel (71y 317d) and Oscar Tabarez (71y 125d).
Another major milestone for the legendary Dutchman
Credit: Getty Netherlands coming out clean
Netherlands have kept four consecutive clean sheets at the World Cup for the first time ever.
Andries Noppert was a surprise starter and didn’t disappoint manager Louis van Gaal.
Noppert made some fine saves, such as his lunge down his bottom left corner to deny Pape Gueye’s effort.
Holland are the first nation to keep that many clean sheets since Spain in 2010
Credit: Getty
Davy’s Klaass act
Davy Klaassen’s late winner sealed a major victory for the Netherlands against Senegal.
Ajax star Klaassen’s goal after 98 minutes and 17 seconds is actually the second latest World Cup goal on record since 1966, excluding extra time
That is after Mehdi Taremi’s goal earlier today against England on 102 minutes and 30 seconds.
Iran star Taremi hit the back of the net during the Three Lions’ 6-2 victory
Credit: Reuters Van of the hour
What a way to celebrate one’s 50th cap, Virgil van Dijk has led the Netherlands to victory.
In fact, this was Liverpool star Van Dijk’s first ever international appearance at a major tournament.
Only Gejus van der Meulen played more games before debuting at a World Cup or Euro competition.
Van der Meulen registered 54 caps before his big day
Credit: AP Senegal vs Netherlands Stats
The Netherlands dominated 54 per cent of possession throughout the match.
Holland registered a total of 10 shots, but only three of them were on target.
Senegal, on the other hand, produced 15 shots, four of which were on target.
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FT: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
The Netherlands sealed a major 2-0 win over Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Holland struggled throughout the match and the African champions created some promising opportunities.
But a moment of confusion between Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy and his defenders allowed Cody Gakpo to open the scoring on 84 minutes with a header after Frenkie De Jong’s pinpoint cross.
Another error by Mendy, who failed to hold on to Memphis Depay’s shot saw Davy Klaassen getting the rebound and hitting the back of the net in the 10th minute of stoppage time
Credit: Getty FT: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
Peep!
That’s full-time in Qatar!!!
90+8 Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
It’s in the bag for the Netherlands thanks to a major error by Chelsea’s Mendy.
Memphis tries a shot that the Senegal keeper can’t hold on to and that sets Klaassen in front of him.
Mendy gets a touch on the shot but can’t stop it from going to his net
90+8 Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
Goal!
Netherlands seal the win with Klaassen!!!
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Yellow card
Senegal ace Idrissa Gueye gets booked for a clash with Klaassen
90+4 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Yellow card
Harsh booking for Senegal ace Nampalys Mendy
90+4 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Substitution
Netherlands boss Van Gaal takes off probable Man of the Match Gakpo and introduces De Roon
90+4 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Chance
Senegal continue to press for a late equaliser with Sabaly finding Pape Gueye at the far post but his header goes way over the crossbar
90+2 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Chance
Senegal ace Jakobs tries a long-range shot that ends up in the stands
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Eight more minutes of stoppage time to go until full-time.
Loads of time for Senegal to score a well-deserved equaliser
88 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Gakpo, the man linked with a move to the Premier League, appears to have bailed Netherlands out.
Incredible header after a poor performance by Holland
Credit: Getty 87 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Chance!
Senegal come inches away from an equaliser as Pape Gueye tries a long-range shot but Noppert makes an excellent save as he lunges to his bottom left corner!
84 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
The Netherlands have finally completed a shot on target and it’s a goal!
De Jong delivers a pinpoint cross from the left and Senegal’s defence forget Gakpo who heads the ball just in front of Mendy to break the deadlock
84 Senegal 0-1 Netherlands
Goal!
Netherlands open the scoring with Gakpo!!!
82 Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Chance
Jakobs tries a cross from the left and Dieng gets a header that goes over the bar.
Senegal are complaining for a penalty on Dieng
80 Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
There seems to be disappointment and bemusement from Netherlands boss Van Gaal as he chats with assistants Danny Bling and Davids.
Holland have been very bland today so far, and Senegal are becoming more dangerous
79 Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Substitution
Netherlands manager Van Gaal makes a double changes as Klaassen and Koopmeiners come on for Bergwijn and Berghuis
78 Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Senegal’s Kouyate appears to have picked up the injury during a clash with De Jong in midfield.
The Nottingham Forest ace needed to be stretchered off the pitch
Credit: Getty 75 Senegal 0-0 Netherlands
Substitution
Kouyate can’t continue and is taken off the pitch on a stretcher, the Pape Gueye replaces the Nottingham Forest ace.
Jackson also comes on for Diatta
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