Fifa World Cup: Results and reactions from day nine
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Netherlands face hosts Qatar in Group A of the 2022 World Cup knowing that a draw will see them through to the last-16 - though the Dutch will be after all three points and a big winning margin in order to finish top of the group.
Louis van Gaal’s side slipped up against Ecuador on Friday but did secure a point in a 1-1 draw, to follow their opening 2-0 win against Senegal.
As for Qatar, they are playing for pride having already been knocked out of the competition following two-goal defeats against Ecuador and Senegal.
This match will take place simultaneously with the other game in Group A, where Ecuador face Senegal in a winner-takes-all clash to reach the knockout-phase.
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World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs Qatar - TEAM NEWS!
Memphis Depay is recalled for the Dutch!
NED: Noppert, Timber, van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, de Roon, de Jong, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay
Despite scoring in their 3-1 loss to Senegal, still no place in the starting XI for Qatar’s Mohammed Muntari.
QAT: Barsham, Mohammad, Ro-Ro, Khoukhi, Hassan, Ahmed, Al Haydos, Madibo, Hatim, Ali, Afif
World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs Qatar
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Qatar’s final match in this World Cup as they face the Netherlands who are targeting top spot in Group A.
The Dutch are on four points after their opening two games - a win against Senegal and a draw versus Ecaudor - with a point enough to guarantee qualification for the last-16.
Qatat, meanwhile, are pointless after two games and have already been knocked out of their own World Cup.
Kick-off at the Al Bayt Stadium is at 3pm - team news coming up!
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