African champions finish second in Group A with six points, one behind winners the Netherlands
Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates scoring against Ecuador at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on November 29 2022. Picture: DYLAN MARTINEZ/REUTERS
That joy for the South Americans lasted only three minutes though as Koulibaly restored Senegal’s lead, which they were able to hold onto for the remainder for the match. Idrissa Gana Gueye fired wide early and Senegal striker Boulaye Dia had a superb chance when he had a clear sight of goal, but skewed his shot wide of the far post.
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