Qatar eliminated from World Cup after Netherlands and Ecuador draw
DOHA : Qatar became the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup on Friday after Group A rivals the Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1.
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Netherlands lead Ecuador 1-0 at halftime in Group A contest
DOHA : Cody Gakpo's sixth-minute rocket gave the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Ecuador at halftime in their World Cup Group A clash at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday, to leave the Dutch on the cusp of securing a spot in the knockout round.
We must go back to the drawing board, says Senegal's Cisse
DOHA : Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said he needs to go back to the drawing board to find a way to beat Ecuador in his side's last game in Group A at the World Cup to have a chance of progressing to the round of 16.
Analysis:Qatar’s lack of attacking intent puts them on World Cup precipice
DOHA : As the home fans streamed out of the ground in the final few minutes of Qatar’s 3-1 loss to Senegal on Friday it was symbolic of the lack of fighting spirit shown by their side at the Al Thumama Stadium and a resignation that defeat was looming.
Miedema criticises congested fixture schedule
Arsenal and Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema has criticised the congested fixture schedule in the men's and women's games and the impact it is having on players.
Valencia to play for Ecuador but Dutch keep Depay on the bench
DOHA : Ecuador’s veteran striker Enner Valencia, who scored twice on the opening day of the World Cup, was included in their lineup against the Netherlands for Friday's clash of the Group A joint leaders.
Qatar on brink of World Cup elimination after Senegal defeat
Qatar's World Cup hopes were hanging by a thread on Friday after the tournament hosts fell to a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
Senegal back in last-16 mix to leave Qatar on the brink
Host nation Qatar are perilously close to crashing out of the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium on Friday, despite Mohammed Muntari netting a first-ever World Cup finals goal for the Qataris.