The Netherlands will be looking for a convincing win against hosts Qatar in their Group A final, as the Netherlands aim to win the group, and on paper, should be a more favorable matchup in the Round of 16.
The Oranje have not yet qualified mathematically for the knockouts, but going into the final match they are joint top of the group with Ecuador, leading on the disciplinary points tiebreaker (fewest cards). The Group A winner will surprise a date with England in the last 16 rather than landing the second-placed team (barring any surprises from the USA, Iran or Wales).
Qatar, who have already been eliminated after losing both their matches, are no match for a Dutch side who are currently on a 17-match unbeaten run. However, Louis van Gaal’s side didn’t blow anyone away in Qatar, with Cody Gakpo’s goal easing them into relief.
If the Netherlands beat Qatar, they will top Group A while Ecuador fail to beat Senegal. But if the South Americans also win, they will finish level on points and play the group tiebreakers.
Netherlands vs Qatar Live Score
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | — |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | — |
Goals:
NED – Gakpo – 26th minute
NED – De Jong – 49th Min
Confirmed lineups:
Netherlands (5-3-2, right to left): 23-Noppert (GK) — 22-Dumfries, 2-Timber, 4-Van Dijk, 5-AK, 17-Blind — 15-De Roon, 21-De Jong , 14-Klassen — 8-Gakpo, 10-Depe
Qatar (5-3-2, right to left): 22-Barsham (GK) — 2-Miguel, 17-Mohamed, 16-Khoukhi, 3-Hassan, 14-Ahmad — 10-Al-Haydos 12-Boudiaf, 23 -Madibo – 19-Ali, 11-Afif
Netherlands vs Qatar Live Updates, 2022 World Cup Highlights
Full time: Netherlands 2 – 0 Qatar
There was no late drama for La Oranje as they topped Group A and advanced to the last 16 thanks to goals from Gakpo and De Jong!!
Van Gaal’s charge will face the second-placed team in Group B in the knockouts which will be decided tonight from England, Iran, USA, and Wales!
90+2 mins: Almost a third for the Dutch as Berghuis works an angel on the edge of the box and hits one off the crossbar!
90 mins: Six minutes added on
88 min: La Oranje’s other goalscorer heads off as De Jong replaces Kenneth Taylor as Pedro Miguel pulls a long ranger wide of the target.
85 min: Van Gaal brings on Gakpo and Maarten de Roon for the final few minutes as Wout Weghurst and Teun Koopmaners.
Abdulaziz Hatem replaced Ahmed Alauldin and Musab Khodar for Qatar.
80 min: Half-chance for Qatar as Homan Ahmed bursts into the box but Knoppert sticks a leg out and is alert to block his cross shot.
79 min: The tempo has now completely dropped as Van Gaal’s side keep possession and Qatar chase shadows in midfield.
77 mins: Senegal immediately responded through captain Kalidou Koulibaly as they bounced back to second place in Group A!
74 mins: Big news from Doha!!! With 15 minutes remaining, Moises Caicedo scored to bring Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
A draw would send Ecuador into second place behind the Netherlands and knock out Senegal!
69 min: GOAL but lost for the Netherlands
Janssen and Berghuis are immediately in action, as the former slips into the latter for a tap-in, but VAR dismisses it after a handball produced by Gakpo.
65 mins: Changes for both sides for the final 25 minutes
Asim Omer Madibo and Almoz Ali are alongside Karim Boudiaf and Mohamed Muntari (who scored against Senegal) for Qatar.
Ali Asdalla also comes in for Hassan Al Haydos.
Depay and Klaassen and Steven Berghuis and Vincent Janssen came on for the Netherlands.
58 min: Qatar are not giving up, as their World Cup campaign comes to an end, Pedro Miguel’s cross misses the target in the box.
52 min: The first caution of the game is awarded for Nathan Ake holding Mohammed in a challenge for a high ball.
49 min: Goal to Netherlands
Klaassen’s cross into the box is headed back to Depay at the back post. Barsham bravely kept out his curling effort but Frankie de Jong was about to stab home his second of the game.
48 min: Qatar are looking positive in the opening moments of the second period but can they find the goal?
46 min: Qatar get the ball rolling in the second period as Akram Afif kicks off.
Half time: Netherlands 1 Qatar 0
Regular stuff for the Netherlands in the opening half at Al Khor, Gakpo continued his impressive form in Qatar with a superb breakthrough goal…… and the Netherlands are now 45 minutes away from top spot in Group A!
45+1 min: Success at the Khalifa International Stadium……
Senegal lead 1-0 against Ecuador thanks to Ismaila Sir’s penalty!!!
Aliou Cisse’s side lead at the break and they move above Ecuador into second place in Group A!!
45 mins: ADDED THREE MINUTES!!
42 mins: Gakpo sees his chance for a brilliant second………but he crashes well over the bar…….and the offside flag goes up.
38 min: With a string of Dutch free kicks, Qatar are starting to get frustrated ahead of the break, and the referee issues some final warnings to the hosts.
32 min: Qatar are determined to have their say in this tie as Ismail Mohammed’s substitute, Andreas Knoppert, is easily caught.
26 mins: GOALLLLLLLL to Netherlands – GAKPO!!!!
The pressure eased for La Oranje when Gakpo scored his third goal in Qatar!!!
Classen’s neat ball left him between two Qatari defenders and the PSV star turned on the burner to head home beyond Barsham!!!!
A great finish!!
24 min: First signs of life from Qatar in attack, they force a couple of corners, but the Dutch backline holds firm.
20 min: Cody Gakpo has been the key player for the Netherlands so far in Qatar — but can he make an impact in the last 16, if the Netherlands qualify?
15 min: Frenkie de Jong’s strike falls kindly for Depay after putting away Klaassen, but the Barcelona man slips over the bar and balloons!!
Chance after chance for La Oranje!!
12 min: Almost third time lucky for the Netherlands, Blind attacks at the back, but Barsham and his defenders recover to clear again.
8 min: The Netherlands go ahead again, as Qatar’s defense finally clears the ball, and Ismail Mohamed gets injured to ease the pressure for Felix Sanchez to earn a quick break.
5 min: An early chance for the Netherlands when Depay crosses the Qatar box, but Davy Klaassen mishits his lay-off, and Meshaal Barsham collects Daley Blind’s effort.
Netherlands vs Qatar confirmed lineup
Maarten de Roon partners Frenkie de Jong in midfield in place of his Atalanta teammate Teun Koopmans.
Van Gaal’s other change comes in attack with Memphis Depay giving Steven Bergwijn the nod along with Cody Gakpo on form.
Netherlands (5-3-2, right to left): 23-Noppert (GK) — 22-Dumfries, 2-Timber, 4-Van Dijk, 5-AK, 17-Blind — 15-De Roon, 21-De Jong , 14-Klassen — 8-Gakpo, 10-Depe
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez made just one change for their final match of the tournament as Abdulaziz Hatam replaced Karim Boudaif in midfield.
Qatar (5-3-2, right to left): 22-Meshal Barsham (GK) — 2-Pedro Miguel, 17-Ismail Mohammed, 16-Bualem Khaukhi, 3-Abdelkarim Hassan, 14-Homam Ahmed — 10-Hassan Al- Haydos, 6-Abdulaziz Hatem, 23-Asim Madibo – 19-Almoz Ali, 11-Akram Afif