Senegal joined Group A winners the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup after overcoming Ecuador on Tuesday evening. Read more ➡️
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Kalidou Koulibaly of Senegal celebrates with teammates after scoring their teamâ??s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
The Watford striker stepped up himself and broke the deadlock for Aliou Cisse's charges with a low side-footed shot that left goalkeeper Hernan Galindez flat-footed. The Lions of Teranga had chances on counter-attacks to kill off the game but they held their nerve in the dying minutes to secure a spot in the last 16 as runners-up in the group, one point behind the Dutch.
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