The game between the Netherlands and Ecuador ended in a 1-1 draw, the guests had a goal and crossbar disallowed. Qualification will be decided after the final matches, but host nation Qatar has no chance of reaching the last eight.

Enner Valencia, another goal at CM 2022 in QatarPhoto: Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Profimedia

Netherlands – Ecuador 1-1, in Group A of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Dutch started the game better, and Gakpo opened the scoring in only 6 minutes.

In the additional minutes of the first half, a controversial phase took place. Ecuador managed to score through Estupinan with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the goal was disallowed by the referee because the team-mate on the ball was offside.

In the restart, the Ecuadorians scored in the 49th minute through the best player on the field, Valencia, who took advantage of a deflection by the Dutch goalkeeper. In the 59th minute, Gonzalo Plata hit the Dutch crossbar with a strong free kick.

Qatar, eliminated before the last matches

If the Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal compete in the final group stage to qualify for the eighth World Cup in 2022, host nation Qatar no longer has a chance for the top two spots.

Tournament table of group A

1. The Netherlands – 4b

2. Ecuador – 4b

3. Senegal – 3b

4. Qatar – 0p

Friday matches of the World Cup-2022 Qatar

Wales – Iran 0-2

Qatar – Senegal 1-3

Netherlands – Ecuador 1-1

England – USA (21:00)

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