The match between the Netherlands and Ecuador ended in a 1-1 tie, with Valencia canceling out Gakpo’s early goal.
Truth Live News correspondent who monitored the match, reports that it was C. Gakpo who scored early in the first half. Ecuador however scored late in the first half but was adjudged.
They however didn’t have to wait long for it when the second half began, as Enner Valencia prodded Estupinan’s parried shot into the net after only four minutes.
Enner Valencia’s goal returned him to the top of the scoring charts in Qatar, making him only the fourth player in World Cup history to score six consecutive goals for his team.
Recall that the two teams were already tied in the group, having won their first two games 2-0. The outcome of tonight’s game however means they will maintain their current position going into the group final matchday.
While tonight draw has eliminated hosts Qatar, who can no longer overtake the four points these two sides now have, Senegal will be hoping to sit tight if they want to qualify, as they now trail the Netherlands and Ecuador by one point.