Reactions stirs as Netherland beats African championship Senegal at 2022 world cup match
In their opening 2022 World Cup Group A match, Netherlands defeated Senegal, the reigning African champions.
Cody Gakpo scored the opening goal for the Netherlands after Frenkie de Jon’s expertly weighted cross was met by his perfectly timed header.
A last-second goal by Davy Klaassen gave the Netherlands victory. Memphis Depay’s brilliant work resulted in Mendy parrying his shot toward Klaassen, who tapped the ball in to make it 2-0.
On November 25, the Dutch team will now play Ecuador in their second Group-B match.
Additionally, they have now won all 16 of their games under Louis van Gaal. Additionally, they extended a streak of World Cup opening games without a loss that dates back to 1938.
On Friday, November 25, at 4 p.m., Netherlands will play Ecuador in their second group match; earlier that day, at 1 p.m., Senegal will play Qatar, the host nation.
The Group A winners will compete against Group B’s runners-up, which consists of England, Wales, the United States, and Iran. The Group A runner-up will compete against the Group B champions.
