Oranje didn't have the best first half as they failed to register a single shot on target.
Senegal on the other hand had control of the game, as they stayed strong in their defense and stayed firm in midfield.
Ismaila Sarr was the constant threat for the Netherlands especially De Lift, as the defender had to stay firm to stop the runs of the Watford winger.
Youssouf Sabaly had the game's and Senegal's only shot in target but he had his long range strike easily saved by the Dutch stopper Andries Noppert.
The second half wasn't that different from the start, as the Dutch side still struggled to find their way into the Lion's Den.
Virgil Van Dijk came very close from a set piece in the 53rd minute but he glanced his header wide.
Few minutes later, Nathan Aké had to stay strong to block Sabaly's fierce 25 yard strike from hitting the target.
The first real save of the game came in the 65th minute as Noppert went down quick to deny Boulaye Dia from scoring.
Noppert pulled up another spectacular stop to deny Idrissa Gueye.
Cheikou Kouyate picked up a knock and had to subbed off on a straighter.
Pape Sarr came in and replaced the Nottingham Forest man.
Into the last 10 minutes of the game and the Netherlands were still searching for their first shot on target.
Fortunately, it came in form of a goal as Cody Gakpo headed past Eduoard Mendy after a meeting a brilliant delivery from Frenkie De Jong in the 84th minute.
This was his first goal in the world cup and the oranje's first shot on target.
Senegal almost got back few minutes later, but Noppert denied Pape Sarr from hitting the target.
At the 90+9 minute, Substitute Davy Klaasen made it 2-0 for the Netherlands, killing off every hope Senegal had.
Oranje move to the top of Group A, level on points with Ecuador.
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