Netherlands v Ecuador LIVE: A place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is on the line at the Khalifa International Stadium

De Jong is playing his usual role of picking up loose balls and keeping things ticking over in the middle.

For the first time, the Dutch are looking to slow the tempo by just shuffling the ball around their backline.

A strong run from the veteran nearly results in something remarkable, but the Dutch manage to dispossess him just on the edge of the area.

The Dutch win a foul and have a moment to reset after a frenetic period.

Ecuador look to break, but the veteran comes up with an important tackle to cut off the chance.

The injury is a distant memory as Preciado races to cut out a floated pass near halfway, but he can't get the ball under control and the Dutch win back possession.

The free kick is floated into the Dutch box and the ball ping pongs around for a moment before it's hacked clear.

A nervous moment.

Enner Valencia goes down under pressure just inside the Dutch half.

The Valladolid midfielder leaves Frenkie de Jong grasping.

The South Americans have penned the Dutch in with some smart passing, and aggressive running.

Can they find an equaliser in this strong spell?

The Dutch striker is leading the scoring charts in the Eredivisie with 13 goals and has now scored in each of his country's games in Qatar so far.

Cody Gakpo smashes his country into the lead after a poor backpass from Ecuador gives the Dutch possession just outside the box.

Smart work from Davy Klaassen in the build-up.

After a quick stretch, the right-back is back on his feet.

The Dutch are compelled to play the ball out as Angelo Preciado goes down with no one around him.

It seems like he'll need some treatment.

Van Dijk plays a pass into space on the right, but there's no Dutch shirt there and it's out for a throw.

Ecuador's defender slides in to cut out a dangerous pass down the Dutch right.

Ecuador pump the ball down the other end and it's an early touch of the ball for Virgil van Dijk.

Ecuador get us underway.

The Dutch national hymn rings out first, with the Ecuadorian anthem to follow.

Kick off is almost upon us now and the teams are on their way out.

The Dutch have never lost this fixture. Admittedly these two sides have only faced off twice before, with the most recent coming back in 2014.

That match finished a 1-1 draw with Robin van Persie and Jefferson Montero scoring the goals.