The Netherlands defeat Senegal at the end of the match © „Reuters“

On Monday, the first round of the World Cup A group ended.

In the clash of group favorites between Senegal and the Netherlands, the European team celebrated victory with a score of 2:0.

In the first half, the game was evenly matched, but the most dangerous opportunity belonged to Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

In the second half of the match, the picture on the field remained similar, but in the 85th minute, Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead with a header.

Davy Klaassen secured his team's victory during added time by the referee.

After the first round, Ecuador and the Netherlands national teams lead in Group A with victories.