War in house A.
The Dutch team was on paper supposed to sail relatively easily to the next stage of the World Cup, after they managed to beat Senegal in the opening round.
However, tonight (Friday) against the Ecuadorian team, Louis van Gaal's team struggled and ended in a 1:1 draw, which leaves the identity of those advancing to the round of 16 completely open.
The resurgent Netherlands team has a new star, and his name is Cody Gakpo.
The PSV Eindhoven youngster, who is on fire in the Dutch league, continued his tremendous form and gave the Orange an early lead in the sixth minute of the game with a bomb from the edge of the box.
This is the fastest goal so far in the tournament in Qatar.
Gakpo.
A new star in Orange, photo: AFP
Gakpo celebrates the goal, photo: AFP
Ecuador, which impressed against Qatar in the opening game and won easily, also has its own star - and his name is Ener Valencia.
In the 51st minute, Fenerbahçe's striker, who scored a brace in the opening round, took advantage of Neufert's dip after a kick by Estopinyan and kicked the rebound in.
This is the sixth goal in a row that he has scored for Ecuador in a row in the World Cup - and he equaled the world record that belongs to three players together.
The South Americans continued their good ability in the second half, Valencia's attempt hit Van Dijk, and the rebound reached Plata, who launched with his left foot and rattled the crossbar.
Even a relatively short extra time of 6 minutes did not prevent the distribution of points.
Ecuador.
They know how to celebrate, photo: AP
Valencia.
Hot, photo: EPA
After the game, the Netherlands and Ecuador are tied at the top of the home team, with 4 points and the same goal difference, so the decision and the identity of those who advance to the eighth round will only be determined in the last round, when the Dutch will play against Qatar, while Ecuador will meet Senegal for a direct battle for promotion.
Van Dijk Valencia in aerial combat, photo: AFP
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