Netherlands start World Cup with 2-0 win over Senegal

Gakpo, Klaassen lead Dutch national team to opener victory at Al Thumama stadium

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Netherlands tasted a 2-0 victory against Senegal on Monday in their World Cup Group A match.

Neither side were able to break the deadlock for the first 45 minutes at the Al Thumama stadium in Doha, Qatar.

In minute 65, Boulaye Dia attempted to score a goal with a close-range kick, but was denied by Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert.

The Netherlands broke the stalemate when Cody Gakpo powered a header into the back of the net, assisted by Frenkie De Jong in the 84th minute.

Davy Klaassen doubled the lead with a close-range finish in stoppage time (90+9).

In another Group A match, Ecuador won the World Cup opener against host nation Qatar as team captain Enner Valencia netted the ball twice for the 2-0 victory on Sunday.

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