‘Argentina’ will be Netherlands, Ecuador will be ‘Saudi Arabia’

By Jenny Nov 25, 20220

‘Argentina’ will be Netherlands, Ecuador will be ‘Saudi Arabia’ Whoever wins today’s head-to-head, Netherlands or Ecuador, will have one foot in the second round.

Ecuador’s recent World Cup memory against the Europeans is not a very pleasant one. No win in last four matches (1 draw, 3 losses); Only 1 return against 6 goals. Despite such an uncomfortable past, Ecuador kept the Netherlands as a threat. If Saudi Arabia can beat Argentina, why not Ecuador!

The Dutch, however, did not face the threat of Ecuador. Good World Cup record against South American teams, undefeated in eight consecutive matches. Bhandar also has 3 points from defeating Senegal in the first match. If we win today, we are sure to reach the knockout stage. Of course, Ecuador also stands in front of the same equation. A 2-0 win against Qatar in the opening match is a fond memory.

But not their own match, Ecuador is energized by Saudi victory against Argentina. In yesterday’s pre-match press conference, Ecuador goalkeeper Ernan Galindez directly mentioned the loss of Lionel Messi, and at the same time gave a veiled threat to the Dutch, “I think Argentina’s loss is not the last surprise of this World Cup.” The Netherlands won their first match, of course, but didn’t play much better than Senegal. There must be a way to stop them.

A win will keep the Netherlands one foot in the knockout stage. Virgil von Dyck went to practice yesterday with such an equation in mind. A win will keep the Netherlands one foot in the knockout stage. Virgil Fon went to practice yesterday with such an equation in mind

Netherlands coach Louis von Gaal said to take the opponent seriously. Mane could not be satisfied with the performance of the disciples in the first match. And the Dutch coach also believes that Latin Ecuador is stronger than Sadio, an insignificant African country, “Ecuador is a very difficult opponent.” Even messier than Senegal. They don’t score too many goals. But it is difficult to score against them.

Ecuador soccer team before training

Ecuador soccer team before training: AFP Von Gaal wants to focus more on midfield against Ecuador, who have a solid defense. The team can play in 3-5-2 formation. Denzel Dumfries and Daley Blind on the flanks with Frankie de Jong and Steven Berghuis in the middle, and Cody Gakpo a little further forward. Memphis Depay is expected to return with Steven Bergvain leading the attack. Back from a hamstring injury, Depay scored in added time as a substitute against Senegal.

Ecuador’s Ener Valencia is also ready. The 33-year-old Fenerbahce forward left the field in the second half after scoring a brace in the first half against Qatar. At that time he was reported to have knee pain. Valencia is set to return to the starting XI after a four-day break.