Friday, Mar 29 2024 | Time 13:32 Hrs(IST)
image
Sports


FIFA WC: Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 to enter last-16

FIFA WC: Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 to enter last-16

Doha, Nov 30 (UNI) Senegal have qualified for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar, beating Ecuador 2-1 in a thrilling match to finished as runners-up in Group A, behind Netherlands.
Senegal showed signs of their attacking prowess early on, with Ismaila Sarr working himself into a shooting position only to have his shot spun around the corner of the post.
It was Sarr who would be presented with the perfect opportunity to open the scoring again when he was flattened in the box by Piero Hincapie.
From the spot, Sarr was the coolest player on the pitch, rooting goalkeeper Hernan Galindez to the spot.
Midway through the second half, Aliou Cisse watched his side turn defensively motionless as Moises Caicedo temporarily put a stopper in Senegalese celebrations.
A corner, tipped on by Felix Torres, found Caicedo completely unmarked in front of the Senegal goal; the midfielder presented with the easiest task to score.
However, it was the third dead ball scenario that would prove the decisive one. Idrissa Gueye's corner kick was bundled around by a host of Ecuadorian bodies and resulted in Kalidou Koulibaly, storming in at the far post, swiping the ball past Galindez and sparking the most deafening of celebrations in the stands.
Late pressure from Ecuador didn't pay, as Senegal progressed to the Round of 16 for the first time since their World Cup debut in 2002.
Senegal have never played England, Wales or USA in any men's football competition or friendly. The Lions of Teranga will face one of these sides - or Iran, who they have only ever played twice - in the next round.
"I would like to dedicate this victory to a man who is doing extraordinary things for the country, who is unfortunately not here today. This man is called Sadio Mane," Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said.
"We know that we are moving to the knockout stage, which is completely different from what we are used to playing in these types of [group] matches. Everyone is a good team, the best teams in the world that are competing. Therefore, we need to be prepared to come up against any side."
UNI BAV

More News
Softball-Baseball C’ship takes off in Jammu; Secy SSC terms sports best medium to eradicate drug menace

Softball-Baseball C’ship takes off in Jammu; Secy SSC terms sports best medium to eradicate drug menace

28 Mar 2024 | 8:26 PM

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) Declaring open the three-day Softball-Baseball Championship here, Nuzhat Gul, Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Thursday termed sports as best medium to eradicate drug menace from the society.

see more..
Stage set for electrifying showdown as RCB take on KKR

Stage set for electrifying showdown as RCB take on KKR

28 Mar 2024 | 7:07 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Mar 28 (UNI) The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to take on arch-rival Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what promises to be another thrilling encounter at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.

see more..

IIT-Madras to host FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament

28 Mar 2024 | 7:01 PM

Chennai, Mar 28 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) will be hosting an International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on March 30 and 31.

see more..
PV Sindhu in pre-quarters of Madrid Spain Masters tournament

PV Sindhu in pre-quarters of Madrid Spain Masters tournament

28 Mar 2024 | 1:56 PM

Madrid, Mar 28 (UNI) In the ongoing Madrid Spain Masters badminton tournament, PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion, secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals after defeating Canada's Wen Yu Zhang in the first round.

see more..

On audit party’s instructions, J&K Sports Council issues 10-point advisory to recognised sports bodies

28 Mar 2024 | 1:26 PM

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) Acting on the instructions of the audit party of the Principal Accountant General Audit, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has issued a ten-point advisory to the recognised sports bodies functional across the Union Territory.

see more..
image