The creative players that the Dutch have just haven't been able to get a foothold in the game or do anything special - other than that amazing finish from Cody Gakpo that got them the goal.
As it stands
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
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Ultimately, a draw would suit both sides as both would only need a point from their last games to seal qualification.
Can't see either side settling for that just yet though with 12 minutes plus stoppage time to go.
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Edgar Davids has just trotted out to deliver a message.
The Dutch midfield legend looks as cool as ever. He'd relish the midfield battle in this one.
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SUBSTITUTION
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Our Brighton contingent swells to three.
Jeremy Sarmiento is Ecuador's first change, on for Michael Estrada.
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Cody Gakpo shows another bit of flair as he attempts an audacious dink over Hernan Galindez.
Finally - eventually - the offside flag goes up.
It was one of those where they really didn't need to wait. He was miles off.
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No surprise to see the Dutch favouring the left-hand side following Memphis Depay's introduction.
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'Working very hard'
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
We've seen plenty of energy and drive from Ecuador especially with the way they've run off the ball. They're moving into space and are very unselfish.
As a team they just look better, in terms of them working very hard for each other.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Steven Berghuis is on for Davy Klaasen.
Perhaps he can inject a bit of steel into this Dutch midfield.
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A neat passage of interplay down the left hand side involving Daley Blind and Davy Klaasen results inCody Gakpo teeing up Teun Koopmeiners.
The Atalanta midfielder sets himself but leans back and sends the ball flying into the fans behind the goal.
He ought to do better but at least it's a Dutch shot - their first shot since they scored.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
The Netherlands are all over the place at the back and another long ball causes terror.
Jurrien Timber is bullied off it by Enner Valencia who cuts back for Michael Estrada. He scuffs his shot and Andries Noppert collects.
Louis van Gaal needs to sort this out as there's only one winner at the moment.
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Ed: Netherlands' mistake was not passing forward when they were in the ascendancy after their goal. They have allowed Ecuador back into this with safety first passes rather than incisive forward play. Expect Ecuador to win now.
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Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Ecuador are absolutely peppering the Dutch goal at the moment - the intensity, the pace. The Dutch just can't deal with it.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Khalifa International Stadium
The noise in the stadium is all coming from the Ecuador fans. The Dutch haven't looked like scoring since taking the lead after five minutes.
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The Dutch are rattled here. Piero Hincapie goes in strongly on Cody Gakpo who looks less than impressed.
Davy Klaasen claims a free-kick and then Denzel Dumfries is penalised for a shove.
Can Ecuador capitalise?
HITS THE WOODWORK
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Ecuador are knocking.
Virgil van Dijk makes an outstanding block to deny Enner Valencia but he can only watch as Gonzalo Plata whistles a stunning drive at goal.
Andries Noppert is beaten but the ball cannons off the crossbar to safety.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Bizarrely as Ecuador pump forward, it's Cody Gakpo who is the last man defending.
He looks a bit bemused as he scrambles it out for a throw-in.
That's not where the Netherlands need him to be.
YELLOW CARD
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Jhegson Mendez picks up a booking for a foul on Memphis Depay.
The Netherlands have a free-kick midway through the Ecuador half but it's headed away by Enner Valencia.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Khalifa International Stadium
It had to be him!
The entire Ecuador squad, including the substitutes, huddled around Enner Valencia in the corner. Moise Caicedo, who was involved in the build-up, turns to the crowd and waves his arms in the air.
Valencia is the last to get up off his feet and he gestures the signing of a piece of paper before running back to the halfway line.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
That goal restores Enner Valencia as the top scorer in this World Cup.
The next player with the chance to catch him? Why, Bukayo Saka of course later this evening.
'Just what they deserve'
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Nothing more than what Ecuador deserve from this game so far. The moment this ball gets turned over in the middle, it was a brilliant piece of midfield play.
The ball just pops out wide and all of a sudden there's a one-v-one situation. Virgil Van Dijk stayed inside the 18-yard box, the shot goes in and Andries Noppert parries it out but he can do nothing about Enner Valencia following it in.
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Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
The creative players that the Dutch have just haven't been able to get a foothold in the game or do anything special - other than that amazing finish from Cody Gakpo that got them the goal.
As it stands
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Ultimately, a draw would suit both sides as both would only need a point from their last games to seal qualification.
Can't see either side settling for that just yet though with 12 minutes plus stoppage time to go.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Edgar Davids has just trotted out to deliver a message.
The Dutch midfield legend looks as cool as ever. He'd relish the midfield battle in this one.
SUBSTITUTION
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Our Brighton contingent swells to three.
Jeremy Sarmiento is Ecuador's first change, on for Michael Estrada.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Cody Gakpo shows another bit of flair as he attempts an audacious dink over Hernan Galindez.
Finally - eventually - the offside flag goes up.
It was one of those where they really didn't need to wait. He was miles off.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
No surprise to see the Dutch favouring the left-hand side following Memphis Depay's introduction.
'Working very hard'
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
We've seen plenty of energy and drive from Ecuador especially with the way they've run off the ball. They're moving into space and are very unselfish.
As a team they just look better, in terms of them working very hard for each other.
SUBSTITUTION
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Steven Berghuis is on for Davy Klaasen.
Perhaps he can inject a bit of steel into this Dutch midfield.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
A neat passage of interplay down the left hand side involving Daley Blind and Davy Klaasen results inCody Gakpo teeing up Teun Koopmeiners.
The Atalanta midfielder sets himself but leans back and sends the ball flying into the fans behind the goal.
He ought to do better but at least it's a Dutch shot - their first shot since they scored.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
The Netherlands are all over the place at the back and another long ball causes terror.
Jurrien Timber is bullied off it by Enner Valencia who cuts back for Michael Estrada. He scuffs his shot and Andries Noppert collects.
Louis van Gaal needs to sort this out as there's only one winner at the moment.
Get Involved
#bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only) or via What's App on 03301231826
Ed: Netherlands' mistake was not passing forward when they were in the ascendancy after their goal. They have allowed Ecuador back into this with safety first passes rather than incisive forward play. Expect Ecuador to win now.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Ecuador are absolutely peppering the Dutch goal at the moment - the intensity, the pace. The Dutch just can't deal with it.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Khalifa International Stadium
The noise in the stadium is all coming from the Ecuador fans. The Dutch haven't looked like scoring since taking the lead after five minutes.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
The Dutch are rattled here. Piero Hincapie goes in strongly on Cody Gakpo who looks less than impressed.
Davy Klaasen claims a free-kick and then Denzel Dumfries is penalised for a shove.
Can Ecuador capitalise?
HITS THE WOODWORK
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Ecuador are knocking.
Virgil van Dijk makes an outstanding block to deny Enner Valencia but he can only watch as Gonzalo Plata whistles a stunning drive at goal.
Andries Noppert is beaten but the ball cannons off the crossbar to safety.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Bizarrely as Ecuador pump forward, it's Cody Gakpo who is the last man defending.
He looks a bit bemused as he scrambles it out for a throw-in.
That's not where the Netherlands need him to be.
YELLOW CARD
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Jhegson Mendez picks up a booking for a foul on Memphis Depay.
The Netherlands have a free-kick midway through the Ecuador half but it's headed away by Enner Valencia.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Khalifa International Stadium
It had to be him!
The entire Ecuador squad, including the substitutes, huddled around Enner Valencia in the corner. Moise Caicedo, who was involved in the build-up, turns to the crowd and waves his arms in the air.
Valencia is the last to get up off his feet and he gestures the signing of a piece of paper before running back to the halfway line.
Post update
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
That goal restores Enner Valencia as the top scorer in this World Cup.
The next player with the chance to catch him? Why, Bukayo Saka of course later this evening.
'Just what they deserve'
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Nothing more than what Ecuador deserve from this game so far. The moment this ball gets turned over in the middle, it was a brilliant piece of midfield play.
The ball just pops out wide and all of a sudden there's a one-v-one situation. Virgil Van Dijk stayed inside the 18-yard box, the shot goes in and Andries Noppert parries it out but he can do nothing about Enner Valencia following it in.