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HISTORICAL FACTS: Netherlands senegal clinch victories to reach world cup knockouts | History Defined

Senegal's forward #18 Ismaila Sarr (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Ecuador and Senegal at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 29, 2022. © Ozan Kose, AFP

Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal into the World Cup knockouts for just the second time in their history with Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador, while the Netherlands finished top of Group A after toppling host nation Qatar 2-0.

The Netherlands' dominant victory over Qatar meant only a win would see Senegal through to the knockouts from Group A, while Ecuador would have progressed with a draw.

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