Enner Valencia, a seasoned striker for Ecuador who scored twice on the first day of the World Cup, started against the Netherlands on Friday in the matchup of the Group A co-leaders. While the Dutch made three changes, forward Memphis Depay remained on the bench as he continued his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury and is expected to have an impact in the second half. Ecuador made one change, replacing Romario Ibarra in defence with Jackson Porozo.
Following their World Cup Group A match at Al Thumama Stadium on Friday, Senegal attackers Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, and Bamba Dieng scored goals to secure a well-deserved 3-1 victory against Qatar and push the home nation dangerously close to elimination. While Qatar currently has 0 points and would be eliminated from the competition if Netherlands defeats Ecuador or that game ends in a draw later on Friday, Senegal has three points from their two games and will play Ecuador in their last pool match on Tuesday. Iran defeated Wales 2-0 in the opening encounter, which was seen as a game they had to win in order to move up to second place in Group B.
Hernan Galindez, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapie, Pervis Estupinan, Michael Estrada, Angelo Preciado, Jackson Porozo, Gonzalo Plata, Moises Caicedo, Jhegson Mendez, Enner Valencia (capt.) Netherlands: Andries Noppert, Daley Blind, Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk (capt.), Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Steven Bergwijn, Cody Gakpo
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