After beating Senegal on their debut and drawing with anxious moments against Ecuador, The Dutch team tries this Tuesday to seal the ticket for the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and first place in group A against a visiting team that has already been eliminated but will try to greet it with the first world victory in its history.
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Fair play: the unusual definition if the Netherlands and Ecuador draw or win their matches by the same result
The Netherlands and Ecuador reach the final date of Group A with the same points, goal difference and number of goals scored, so if they achieve the same result in this Tuesday’s matches against Qatar and Senegal they will advance the two to eighth but first place will be defined by Fair Play.
In this way, the first place in group A will go to the team that has totaled the fewest yellow cards in its three appearances.
What does the Netherlands need to secure first place?
The Dutch side have one foot in the round of 16 and a good chance of taking first place in Group A. Those led by Louis Van Gaal reach the final round with the same points (4) and the same goal difference as Ecuador (+2) and will face the weakest team in the group, Qatar.
If the predictions come true and the Netherlands beat the already eliminated away team, it will be enough for Ecuador not to beat Senegal or to do so with a lower goal difference. A draw will also allow the Netherlands to reach the round of 16, but first place in the group will be decided on the basis of the luck of the match between those led by Gustavo Alfaro and Senegal.
Source: Clarin
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