Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2022 Group A match. The Netherlands beat African champions Senegal to claim their first victory at the mega event. It was a very tight contest between the two teams, with Dutch forward Gakpo surprising everyone with a header. In the 79th minute Klaassen doubled the Netherlands’ lead in extra time. Following a 2-0 victory over Senegal, the Netherlands are joint top of the Group A standings with Ecuador.