Senegal 0 – 2 Netherlands #FIFAWorldCup. The two highest-ranked teams in 2022 World Cup Group A — No. 18 Senegal and No. 8 Netherlands — both showed good intent but lacked a ruthless edge in attack during a lively first half of an encounter which many expect to determine the likely group winner.
The Senegal keeper fumbles a 99th-minute attempt by Memphis Depay and Davy Klaassen is in the right place to sweep home his side’s second.
A night to forget for Mendy and Senegal.
Senegal might be the champions of Africa but the Lions of Teranga have been well and truly tamed. Senegal, who failed to convert any goals, also had their moments, Ismaila Sarr whipping in a curling effort which Virgil Van Dijk diverted over.
Two late goals from the Netherlands sealed a crucial victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal in Group A.
The Dutch supporters were already chanting their team’s name as they knew victory was near before Klaasen made sure with seconds remaining.
