Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Dominant Victory Boosts World Cup Hopes
Senegal kept their knockout stage hopes alive with a resounding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in a World Cup group stage match held in Toronto.
Key Events
- 4th Minute: Senegal took an early lead when a corner kick by Abdoulaye Seck deflected off Habib Diarra and into the net.
- 13th Minute: Iraq were reduced to 10 men after Rebin Sulaka was sent off for pulling back Sadio Mane at the edge of the penalty area. A VAR review confirmed the decision for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.
- 56th Minute: Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead, finishing from a cut-back by Lamine Camara after a turnover by Zidane Iqbal.
- 59th Minute: Pape Gueye made it 3-0 with a powerful left-foot shot into the top corner.
- 71st Minute: Pape Gueye scored again, unleashing another long-range effort for his second goal of the match.
- Final: Iliman Ndiaye sealed the comprehensive win with a fifth goal.
Aftermath
The victory moved Senegal to third place in Group I with three points. They currently sit fifth among all third-placed teams, meaning their advancement to the knockout stage now depends on results from other matches across the group stage.