Like it was predicted from the start of Group A, it will be Senegal and Ecuador who will fight for the last ticket since Netherlands will have an easy game against eleminated Qatar.
Ecuador could be called as one of the surprises in this WC, not only for the results but also for the way they playing. After beating Qatar 2-0 without many problems, they managed also to stop Netherlands in a 1-1 being able to close the spaces and not to collapse after conceding a goal in 6th min.
Attack is in good form, especially Valencia who scored 3 goals so far.
For this game the goalscorer is in doubt since he substituted against Netherlands. The rest of lineups should be the same for coach Alfaro.
For Senegal there is no calculations in this game. They will enter to win and qualify as 2nd. A draw or any other result will send them home.
The african team also plays a good football and fast in wings despite they are without best player. In defense they are really strong physically but weak in 1 vs 1.
Today it should be Senegal who needs to make the game. They will probably attack since they don't have options expect the win. Ecuador should be more cautious as a draw would be good for them.
Probable lineups:
ECUADOR (3-4-2-1): Galindez; Porozo, Torres, Hincapié; Preciado, Mendez, Caicedo, Estupinan; Plata, Valencia; Estrada.
SENEGAL (4-4-2): Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, Diallo, Jakobs; Sarr, Mendy, Gueye, Diatta; Dia, Diedhiou.
GL!
