Senegal's Lions roar into World Cup second round

Ismaila Sarr of Senegal celebrates scoring his in the World Cup Group A match against Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium on November 29 2022.Winger Ismaila Sarr kept his cool to score a first-half penalty and captain Kalidou Koulibaly netted a second goal as Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday to earn a place in the last-16 of the World Cup.

That joy for the South Americans lasted only three minutes as Koulibaly restored Senegal’s lead, which they were able to hold onto. Idrissa Gana Gueye fired wide early and Senegal striker Boulaye Dia had a superb chance when he had a clear sight of goal, but skewed his shot wide of the far post.

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