Diallo makes his way gingerly around the pitch. PSG’s RB Leizpig loanee was initially a doubt for this game with a knee issue. Here comes Depay. Janssen off. Can the Barcelona man spark the Dutch into life here? 17:21, George Flood60 mins: Berghuis’s long-range drive is blocked behind for a Dutch corner.
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He has been excellent in the Eredivisie for Heerenveen since returning to his first club from Go Ahead Eagles in the summer, but has only 45 senior club appearances under his belt at 28. Noppert has beat out competition from Justin Bijlow of Feyenoord and Ajax’s Remko Pasveer, with the Dutch not exactly blessed with world-class ‘keeping options at present.
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Interesting to see if he is fit enough to be called upon if required after that hamstring trouble. Van Gaal will want to avoid having to use him if at all possible. 15:43, George FloodFinal preparations in Doha. Kick-off is now just over 15 minutes away! (REUTERS) (Getty Images) (REUTERS)15:33, George FloodWhat an occasion for Andries Noppert, the towering 6ft 8in stopper (the tallest player at the World Cup) who has won the battle to be Van Gaal’s first-choice goalkeeper at this tournament.
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Replays show he has a good case, but Brazilian referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio is not interested. The official attendance has been clocked at 41, 721. 17:40, George Flood78 mins: A double change from Van Gaal now as midfield duo Davy Klaasen and Teun Koopmeiners enter the fray. Berghuis and Bergwijn are off, likely releasing Gakpo into a more advanced position.
16:38, George Flood32 mins: Senegal right-back Sabaly gets forward well but his low strike lacks power and is easily gobbled up by the towering Dutch debutant Noppert. 16:36, George FloodStill goalless but a very watchable contest in cooler conditions in Doha, where the crowd has swelled since kick-off. Still plenty of empty green seats, however. (Getty Images)16:35, George Flood31 mins: Cisse is all over Janssen and the Netherlands have another free-kick in a promising area to the right of the penalty area.
Former No1 Jasper Cillessen did not even make the final squad, along with Freiburg’s Mark Flekken. “I know, you don’t yet. No, I’m not going to tell you. I never reveal the line-up. I’m reasonably convinced of my choice. It would be bad if it were otherwise, ” a cryptic Van Gaal had said of his goalkeeper selection on Sunday. (Getty Images)Diatta replaces Mane for Senegal15:20, George FloodAliou Cisse responds to Mane’s absence as expected, with Monaco’s Krepin Diatta joining Watford’s Ismaila Sarr and Villarreal frontman Boulaye Dia in a still potent Senegal attack. Premier League regulars Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Nampalys Mendy, Cheikhou Kouyate and Idrissa Gana Gueye all start as expected. A boost for the Lions comes with the fitness of Abdou Diallo, who had suffered a knee problem on club duty with RB Leipzig earlier this month and had initially been considered doubtful for today.
16:25, George Flood21 mins: A backtracking Sarr’s clumsy foul gives the Netherlands a free-kick in a terrific position just outside the box. Berghuis’ delivery is promptly cleared, but the Dutch quickly recover possession. They are beginning to turn the screw now, dominating the ball. 16:23, George Flood18 mins: The fleet-footed Diatta earns Senegal a corner that is met by Cisse, but the Netherlands scramble clear. They break and it’s a massive chance for De Jong, who is slid in by Berghuis after more good work from Dumfries.
A massive early opportunity! Senegal breathe a sigh of relief. 16:05, George Flood2 mins: An early warning for the Dutch, with De Ligt making an important block to send Dia’s shot behind after a fine cutback from Watford’s Sarr down the left. Senegal - not a side renowned for their gung-ho attacking approach - are very much on the front foot in these opening exchanges. KICK-OFF16:03, George FloodWe are underway in Doha! Can the Dutch make a roaring start to their first World Cup campaign since 2014? Or will the champions of Africa bely the absence of Mane to make a statement? 16:02, George FloodNo ‘OneLove’ armband from Virgil van Dijk, with the Dutch among the seven European nations who had signed up for the campaign before reneging on that aspect under threat of punishment from Fifa. Netherlands skipper Van Dijk wearing Fifa’s anti-discrimination armband instead, with that campaign brought forward for the group stages.
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Second half underway17:06, George FloodThe second half is underway. No changes from either manager at the break, with a struggling De Ligt still on for the Netherlands. You wonder if we will see Depay off the bench the longer this stays goalless, if indeed he is fit enough for a cameo. 17:00, George FloodJust the one shot on target in that first half, which was a speculative low Sabaly effort that was easily dealt with by Noppert in the Dutch goal.
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