Qatar is eliminated by Senegal, the Netherlands is stuck in a draw with Ecuador

Group A played their second round matches yesterday and the Netherlands are very close to qualifying, although they did not go further than a draw with Ecuador. The Latin Americans also have a chance to qualify if they draw the next match, but the host country, Qatar, which suffered its second straight defeat, has no chance of qualification. Thus, Senegal won 1-3 against Qatar in the second meeting of Group A at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The African champions broke the deadlock four minutes before the end of the first half through Salernitana striker Bulaje Dia, as the home team earlier claimed a penalty, but the Spaniard Antonio Mateu Lahoz continued the game. The "Lions of Teranga" started the second half with a goal. Famara Diedhiou "dived" with his head scoring a very beautiful goal. Senegal slowed down and Qatar found the first goal in this competition through Mohamed Muntari (78'), who entered the field four minutes before the goal. The tall striker won the aerial duel with Kalidu Koulibaly and sent the fans in the stadium into celebration. Senegal reacted and scored the peace goal in the 84th minute. Marseille striker Bamba Dieng finished off a counterattack by his team. At the end of the African holiday, with Senegal climbing to the quota of three points in group A and playing the final with Ecuador (November 29). Qatar remains in the quota of zero points and is practically eliminated from the World Cup, but only mathematics keeps the host place in play. Meanwhile, in group A, the Netherlands drew 1-1 last night with Ecuador, leaving the possibility of qualification open for three teams. This is because the draw puts Senegal in the dance for the last game if they win and they will face Ecuador directly. The match held this Friday at the "Khalifa International" stadium ended in a 1:1 draw. Cody Gakpo first put the Tulips ahead in the 6th minute, with the Dutch going into the break with a minimal lead. However, they failed to maintain this lead in the second half. The Ecuadorians managed to equalize the result in the 49th minute, through the most dangerous footballer, Enner Valencia. The Netherlands now has 4 points and continues to be the leader of the group, but with the same points as Ecuador. Senegal is third with 3 points, while Qatar is last with no points. Today, other group matches will be played, specifically, in groups C and D, where other surprises are expected from the important duels of the World Cup.