Qatar 2022: Senegal Becomes The First African Country To Win

Qatar are starring down the barrel of an early exit from their home World Cup after Senegal beat the hosts 3-1 at Al Thumama Stadium.

Those hoping for a dynamic start from Qatar were left disappointed as Senegal grabbed control of a meandering match when Boulaye Dia broke the deadlock just before the break.

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Famara Diedhiou just after half time looked to have put the game beyond doubt but Qatar then finally upped the tempo and broke their World Cup scoring duck thanks to a bullet Mohammed Muntari header.

With ten minutes to go Senegal were suddenly on thin ice but soon put the game beyond doubt when a smart move ended with a clinical Bamba Dieng finish.

The result leaves Qatar on the brink of elimination, with an Ecuador win over the Netherlands officially ending their tournament.

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Senegal, meanwhile, bounced back from their opening round loss to the Netherlands and now have a great chance of securing qualification to the last 16.

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