Group A – Netherlands scored two late goals to emerge victorious over Senegal in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar on Monday 21 November 2022.
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| Netherlands defeated Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar |
Photos 👇 It was a crucial three points for the Dutch as PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo beat Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the ball to place Netherlands ahead with just six minutes to the end of the game at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Substitute Davy Klaassen then preyed on a rebound from Memphis Depay’s shot to make it two for the Dutch in the 9th minute of additional time to seal victory for Netherlands.
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| Netherlands defeated Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar |
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| Netherlands defeated Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar |
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| Senegal central defender Kalidou Koulibaly looking dejected after 2-0 loss against Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener at the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar |
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| Netherlands defeated Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener in Qatar |
Photos: @FifaWorldCup
