HOSTS Qatar are on the brink of exit from the World Cup after their 3-1 defeat by Senegal.
Should Netherlands and Ecuador draw this afternoon in the next Group A clash then Qatar will be knocked out.
- Result: Qatar 1-3 Senegal
- Qatar XI: Barsham; Pedro Miguel, Madibo, Khoukhi, Hassan, Ahmed; Alhaydos, Boudiaf, Mohamad; Afif, Almoez Ali
- Senegal XI: Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, Diallo, Jakobs; I.Sarr, Gueye, N.Mendy, Diatta; Diedhiou, Dia
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FT: Qatar 1-3 Senegal
That is the end of the game as the referee blows his whistle.
The Senegal fans continue to dance in the stands.
A true carnival atmosphere and they will enjoy this win.
Qatar will be leaving the tournament after the group phase.
Credit: Getty Qatar 1-3 Senegal
90+4. Qatar are still trying to attack Senegal.
It is amazing what a difference scoring that goal has done for their attacking play.
Ali runs through towards goal and lets fly from the edge of the box but it is not troubling Mendy’s goal.
Qatar 1-3 Senegal
90+2. Senegal seem to be the ones more keen to come forward now.
It has been a long 90 minutes for these Qatar players.
Cisse’s side continue to look to stretch the hosts.
Qatar 1-3 Senegal
90. We are going to have six additional minutes here.
Qatar continue to come forward.
If they had this confidence from the off, this could have been a different tournament for them.
Qatar 1-3 Senegal
88. Chance for Qatar with a free kick just outside the box.
Afif stands over the ball.
Hassan goes for goal and it whistles a few feet wide of the post.
Qatar 1-3 Senegal
86. Qatar still play the ball around with the confidence that they know how to score goals at the highest level now.
Senegal have had a scare here today from the hosts.
They just had too much and were able to take the game away from Qatar.
Credit: Reuters Qatar 1-3 Senegal
84. The ball is cut back to the penalty spot, finding Dieng.
He turns and shoots in one movement, beating Barsham.
That is the game for the Lions of Teranga now.
Goal – Bamba Dieng (Senegal)
Qatar 1-2 Senegal
82. Miguel and Ahmed come off for Waad and Salman for Qatar.
Looking to get that one more goal to give them their first points.
Senegal meanwhile counter, looking to put the game to bed.
Qatar 1-2 Senegal
80. Senegal have the chance to put the game to bed with a corner.
They delivery is poor and Qatar clear easily.
Free kick given out wide, chance for Senegal to put one in the box.
Credit: Reuters Qatar 1-2 Senegal
78. What a moment for Muntari and Qatar.
We may have a game on our hands here.
Still time left for an equaliser.
Great header from Muntari beating Mendy well.
Goal – Mohammed Muntari (Qatar)
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
76. This will be seen as a solid result for Senegal.
Putting them back in with a chance of qualification.
Qatar still looking to find a goal here.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
74. Aziz and Muntari come on for Qatar.
Senegal having brought on two strikers.
With quarter of an hour remaining they seem intent on more goals.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
72. Senegal are happy to play the ball around now.
Game management can see them through in this game.
Cisse will want to see them keep a clean sheet now.
Ndiaye and Bamba Dieng are coming on for the Lions of Teranga.
Credit: Getty
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
70. Hatem comes on for Qatar.
Boudiaf is the player replaced.
Senegal counter and Mendy gets a shot off at goal, a few feet wide of the angle.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
68. Shots on target are like buses.
Qatar again draw a fantastic save from Mendy as the ball comes off Mahmoud’s knee but was heading into the bottom corner.
Finally the home side are starting to have a go in this World Cup.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
66. The Senegal drums continue to beat in the stands.
Afif comes forward looking to make something happen.
All too often it just seems to be Afif versus the Senegal midfield and defense.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
64. Qatar have had their first shot on goal of the World Cup.
It only took 165 minutes but Ali draws a great save from Mendy.
Great save.
Pathe Ciss comes on for Diatta for Senegal.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
62. Victory today would leave an interesting final game against Ecuador for both fans and neutrals alike.
Depending on the results later it could be a winner takes all game.
Qatar look to come forward, again jogging, only Afif seems to want to change this game.
Credit: Getty Qatar 0-2 Senegal
60. It is ironic really.
In a country that is constantly questioned about alleged human rights violations that their football strike force is so blunt.
They need to show more urgency in their play, like it isn’t an exhibition match.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
58. Hoping for Qatar to get two quick goals to make a game out of this may be too much to ask.
Let’s keep it more simple.
We now want Qatar to have a shot on target before full time.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
56. Ismail is caught as he drags the ball back, sending the defender to the shops,
Free kick for Qatar in a dangerous position.
Ball is clipped in, not dealt with by Senegal and as Qatar look to get a shot off it hits one of their own players.
Sums up their tournament right there.
Qatar 0-2 Senegal
54. Cannot imagine what the crowd will be like in Qatar’s final game.
Just an away end maybe.
Although the official attendance will still no doubt be 222,000.
Credit: Reuters Qatar 0-2 Senegal
52. Qatar need to have a go at this now.
Not that they look like a team who are holding back in any way.
They have just looked out of their depth in their two games so far.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
