Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup last-32 hopes
Short overview
Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup Group I match, with Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each contributing a goal and an assist. The win puts Senegal in contention for a knockout-stage spot as one of the best third-placed teams.
Senegal delivered a commanding performance to beat 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday, keeping their hopes alive of advancing to the last 32 as one of the top third-placed teams.
Match Overview
Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each recorded a goal and an assist as Senegal dismantled a depleted Iraqi side. The win leaves Senegal in contention for a knockout-stage berth among the top eight third-placed teams across all groups.
Key Moments
Iraq were reduced to 10 men early in the match, which Senegal capitalized on with clinical finishing. Ndiaye opened the scoring before Sarr doubled the lead, and further goals followed as Senegal ran riot.
The result keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive as they await confirmation of their status among the best third-placed teams. The match was available to UK users only.
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