The draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador (1-1), this early Friday evening, sealed the future of Qatar in its World Cup. Beaten a little earlier by Senegal (1-3) after falling from the start against the South American formation (0-2), the host country is eliminated before even challenging the Dutch on Tuesday. This is not the first time that a nation hosting the World Cup has been knocked out in the first round, since South Africa had done so in 2010.
But never before this edition the host country had been knocked out on the second day of the group stage. Before trying to get a positive result against the Dutch not very dashing in the game, the Qataris can already console themselves by saying that they will have scored at least one goal, thanks to Mohammed Muntari.
Better against Senegal
Almost ridiculous in the opening match, the Asian champions put on a slightly more presentable face against the African champions. “We have shown what we are capable of, judged Spain coach Felix Sanchez. Beyond the result, we played well. »
Moreover, the supporters stayed until the end this time, unlike the first game. We comfort each other as best we can.