US kicks off World Cup vs. Wales, making first appearance since 2014; follow live updates
Meanwhile, winger Ismaïla Sarr has been the most threatening player for Senegal, which fired six shots, with one on goal in the first half. The Netherlands, by comparison, have five shots, with none on target. Holland, however, has a slight edge in possession: 43% to Senegal's 42%.
In the 40th minute, the Netherlands had its most dangerous attack, when midfielder Steven Berghuis possessed the ball in front of goal and fired a shot with plenty of pace that zipped over the crossbar.AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — He’s a teenage phenom turned worldwide superstar who’s won five UEFA Champions League titles, about a dozen other team honors and myriad individual awards.
“I think France ‘98 was probably my first memory,” the winger told reporters one day before Wales’ Group B clash with the U.S. men’s national team, their first World Cup match since 1958. “I just remember having this pencil case with the logo on it and everything.” Bale’s dazzling skill has been the crown jewel for his talented generation of Welsh players. And after hauling their nation – which largely favored rugby over soccer until they hit the scene – out of the footballing doldrums with a run to the Euro 2016 semifinals in their first major tournament appearance in over half a century, Qatar ‘22 represents a chance to seal their legacy.
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