Netherlands jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead against Ecuador on Friday at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan. But Ecuador slowly found its footing, eventually celebrating after finding the back of the net, only to be disappointed by a reversal in the last minute of stoppage time.
Pervis Estupiñán chipped a deflection into the net but, after a VAR check, the goal was disallowed because Ecuador was deemed offside. Ecuador protested, even after the final whistle after the first half.
The Dutch scored first, with winger Cody Gakpo, whose stock has been rising this World Cup with strong performances, firing a blazing shot past Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez in the 6th minute.