Watch the highlights of Senegal's historic victory over the host nation below:
The game was defined by clinical finishing from the "Lions of Teranga" and a milestone moment for the host nation:
This win provided the necessary momentum for Senegal to eventually advance to the Round of 16. Katar - Senegal
Shortly after halftime, Famara Diédhiou made it 2-0 with a glancing header from an Ismail Jakobs corner in the 48th minute.
In the 78th minute, substitute Mohammed Muntari scored Qatar's first-ever World Cup goal with a powerful header. Watch the highlights of Senegal's historic victory over
Qatar players and fans felt a penalty should have been awarded in the first half when Akram Afif went down under a challenge from Ismaïla Sarr, but officials waved it away.
Senegal defeated Qatar 3-1 during the Group A stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 25, 2022. The match at Al Thumama Stadium was historic as it featured the first-ever World Cup meeting between the reigning Asian and African champions. Fri, Nov 25 2022 World Cup M. Muntari (78') B. Dia (41') F. Diedhiou (48') B. Dieng (84') Key Match Highlights Qatar players and fans felt a penalty should
Boulaye Dia opened the scoring in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a defensive slip by Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi.