World Cup 2022: Group A Match Report – Qatar 1-3 Senegal

Senegal got the better of host nation Qatar to revive their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

The Teranga Lions claimed a 3-1 victory over the Maroon to record their first win of the tournament in Qatar on Thursday.

Aliou Cissé made a couple of alterations to the team as Famara Diedhiou and Ismail Jakobs were handed their first starts of the tournament.

The Teranga Lions got the breakthrough few minutes before the halftime break after Boulaye Dia pounced on a defensive mistake by the Qataris to slot home the opening goal.

Three after the interval, Senegal doubled their advantage when striker Diedhiou headed into the net a corner-kick from Monaco player Jakobs.

After conceding the second goal, the Maroon were more transformed and started asking questions.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pulled off a brilliant save to deny Ali Almoez’s shot after receiving a defence-splitting pass in the 63rd minute. Course: ghanasoccernet