It took 85 minutes but the Netherlands are finally alive at this World Cup. It took Cody Gakpo, with their very first shot on target of an even contest, to break a deadlock that didn't look like being broken and give the Dutch the start they so wanted here in Doha.
Louis van Gaal's side, back on this stage for the first time since 2014, have high hopes of a deep run after a strong qualifying campaign and they're on the board after a hard-won 2-0 victory over Senegal to tie Ecuador at the top of the fledgling Group A.
