Match report

Netherlands Defeats Senegal 2-0 in World Cup Clash

Senegal
Senegal
0–2
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Nov 21, 2022

Netherlands stunned Senegal to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in their Group A clash at the FIFA World Cup. Despite facing a resilient defense, the Dutch team capitalized on two pivotal moments towards the end of the match, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Netherlands secured victory with 2-0 over Senegal in Group A.
  • • Cody Gakpo scored the first goal for Netherlands at minute 84, assisted by Frenkie de Jong.
  • • Davy Klaassen's second goal sealed the win in injury time (90+9).
  • • Matthijs de Ligt received a yellow card for Netherlands after committing a foul.

Lineups

Senegal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 É. Mendy (G)
  • 21 Y. Sabaly (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 4 P. Cissé (D)
  • 22 A. Diallo (D)
  • 8 C. Kouyaté (M)
  • 6 N. Mendy (M)
  • 15 K. Diatta (M)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 18 I. Sarr (M)
  • 9 B. Dia (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 I. Jakobs
  • 20 B. Dieng
  • 7 N. Jackson
  • 26 P. Gueye
  • 17 P. Sarr
  • 1 S. Dieng
  • 23 A. Gomis
  • 24 M. Name
  • 19 F. Diédhiou
  • 13 I. Ndiaye
  • 25 M. Loum
  • 2 F. Mendy
  • 11 P. Ciss
  • 12 F. Ballo
  • 10 M. N'Diaye

Netherlands

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Noppert (G)
  • 3 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (M)
  • 11 S. Berghuis (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 17 D. Blind (M)
  • 8 C. Gakpo (F)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)
  • 7 S. Bergwijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Depay
  • 20 T. Koopmeiners
  • 14 D. Klaassen
  • 15 M. de Roon
  • 13 J. Bijlow
  • 12 N. Lang
  • 1 R. Pasveer
  • 26 J. Frimpong
  • 16 T. Malacia
  • 19 W. Weghorst
  • 24 K. Taylor
  • 25 X. Simons
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 9 L. de Jong
  • 2 J. Timber

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    56' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Ligt

    Foul

  2. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Janssen · On: M. Depay
  3. Senegal
    69' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dia · On: B. Dieng
  4. Senegal
    73' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Diatta · On: N. Jackson
  5. Senegal
    73' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Kouyaté · On: P. Gueye
  6. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Berghuis · On: T. Koopmeiners
  7. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bergwijn · On: D. Klaassen
  8. Netherlands
    84' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  9. Senegal
    90'+4 Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mendy

    Foul

  10. Netherlands
    90'+4 Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: Marten de Roon
  11. Netherlands
    90'+9 Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen

Match Stats

Stat Senegal Netherlands
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 385 436
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 307 355
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained balanced until Gakpo's goal in the 84th minute, which shifted momentum to the Dutch side.
  • ▸ Klaassen's late injury-time goal further solidified Netherlands' lead and ended any hopes of a Senegalese comeback.