The 1-1 draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador left either knocking on the door of the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup.
Knowing that a win would ensure their progress, it took the Dutch five minutes and four seconds to take the lead, with Cody Gakpo proceeding to their beautiful World Cup with a hard shot from the edge of the box that beat Hernan Galindez in the end.
Ecuador had switched to a five-man defence to face their opponents, confident of beating Qatar in their first match, but had to temporarily reconsider their approach.
However, the Dutch failed to extend their lead and La Tri got back into the game, with a damaging shot from Michael Estrada that finished off the crowd before a distant shot from Enner Valencia forced a save.
The biggest sign of caution came here when Pervis Estupinan switched an Angelo Preciado practice into the net in the first half, to get the flag passed because Jackson Porozo blocked the goalkeeper’s view from an offside position.
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The offside flag went in the direction of Ecuador after the break when Enner Valencia equalized the shot in the 49th minute. Estupinan’s shot was deflected in the path of the veteran striker, and an undeniable finish was shown after replays showed it was Nathan Ake on the opening attempt. .
That increased the former West Ham player along with Eusebio and Paolo Rossi as one of only 4 players to have scored their country’s six consecutive World Cup goals.
On the hour mark, the South Americans were an inch away from taking the lead when Preciado’s overtaking created an area for Valencia to shoot. .
The Netherlands struggled to produce a remarkable opportunity before the final whistle, perhaps knowing that with Qatar, who were eliminated through this result, next to it, their position at the back 16 probably confident even if tonight’s opportunity has passed. They succeeded.
Senegal awaits Ecuador, meanwhile, with a point for El Tri to advance with the runner-up of Group A against the champion of Group B England.
However, wasting Valencia’s star striker due to a beaten injury, since he was abducted on a stretcher, will be a fear in the preparation of this decision-maker.
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