After squeezing into the knockout stages as one of the best-performing third-place group finishers, Senegal is now aiming to bypass Belgium at Lumen Field stadium, Seattle city, USA and reach the round of 16.
The dethroned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions had been tipped to enjoy a deep run at this summer’s World Cup, despite the difficulty of its group. Defeats to France and Norway through two games left Senegal with a mountain to climb against Iraq on Matchday 3.
However, a 13th-minute red card compromised Graham Arnold’s side, and Senegal ran riot in the second half. A 5–0 victory was enough for it to qualify, and it was the only team to advance with just three points.
Pape Thiaw’s outfit remain mightily dangerous, and they have little to fear against this iteration of Belgium. The Red Devils, once again, have flattered to deceive while remnants of its golden generation lingers, but a beatdown of New Zealand means it sailed into the round of 32.
A healthier goal difference meant Bekgium pipped Egypt to top spot in Group G, yet a clash with Senegal in the first knockout round isn’t exactly a reward.
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