Holland and Ecuador played out a high-octane, high-intensity, entertaining 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group A clash on Thursday afternoon.
Former West Ham striker Enner Valencia tapped home to level the scores after Dutch star Cody Gakpo had given Louis van Gaal‘s side an early lead with a stunning strike.
Here, Sportsmail‘s Matt Barlow and Max Mathews rate and slate players from both teams after the encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Holland and Ecuador played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in World Cup Group A on Thursday
Captain Enner Valencia (centre) scored an equaliser to earn his Ecuador side a deserved point
But Nathan Ake struggled – and below, Sportsmail’s Matt Barlow and Max Mathews give their ratings for each and every player after the match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
HOLLAND (3-4-1-2)
Andries Noppert – 7
Was unlucky that a fine save from Pervis Estupinan fell straight to Enner Valencia for the equaliser. Was lucky a poor, charged-down clearance did not result in a goal but otherwise solid.
Jurrien Timber – 6.5
Stepping in for Matthijs de Ligt, the 21-year-old was aggressive in the tackle and looked fearless – but was fortunate to escape a yellow card.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Did his usual organisational work, with lots of hand-waving, but does not still possess the same fear factor he’s had at Liverpool in the last few seasons.
Nathan Ake – 5.5
Ake struggled to cope with the physical threat of Ecuador and helped keep Valencia onside for the goal his side conceded. Was not on his toes, Valencia was, and Holland conceded.
Denzel Dumfries – 6
He started brightly, with one bustling run particularly strong, but faded in the second half as opposite man Estupinan grew in confidence and influence.
Teun Koopmeiners – 6
Barely heard his name uttered, barely saw him on the ball. A reasonably solid defensive performance but would have wanted to impact the play more.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong (pictured) could not really impose himself on the game
Frenkie de Jong – 6
The Barcelona star could not impose himself on the game and when the match became more physical and frenetic in the second half, he was often bypassed.
Daley Blind – 6.5
Helped to nullify the galloping Angelo Preciado but, like several team-mates, was not as influential in the second half.
Davy Klaassen – 6.5
Set up Gakpo’s early goal but did not do much after that. May not have done enough to…