Senegal
Iraq
Aperçu de l'équipe
In their latest World Cup match, Senegal faced Norway away from home, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 2-3. This loss marks their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Match statistics (Norway vs Senegal):
Aperçu de l'équipe
Iraq's most recent World Cup outing ended in disappointment as they were defeated 0-3 by France while playing away. This result continues their struggle in the tournament.
Match statistics (France vs Iraq):
In a commanding performance, Senegal triumphed over Iraq with a resounding 5-0 victory in their World Cup group stage match. The Senegalese side showcased their attacking prowess, scoring five goals while keeping a clean sheet against their opponents.
Senegal opened the scoring early, with H. Diarra finding the net in the 4th minute, assisted by A. Seck. The match took a decisive turn shortly after when Iraq's R. Sulaka received a red card in the 13th minute, leaving his team with ten men for the remainder of the match. This numerical disadvantage proved costly for Iraq as Senegal capitalized on their dominance.
Throughout the match, Senegal maintained a staggering 69% possession and unleashed a total of 28 shots, 12 of which were on target. In contrast, Iraq managed only 6 shots, with just 1 on goal. The Senegalese attack was relentless, with P. Gueye scoring twice in quick succession, first in the 59th minute and again in the 71st minute, solidifying their lead.
As the match progressed, Senegal continued to apply pressure, culminating in goals from I. Sarr and I. Ndiaye, further emphasizing their superiority on the pitch. The match concluded with Senegal earning 12 corners to Iraq's 3, highlighting their offensive dominance. Despite both teams receiving two yellow cards, Iraq's early red card ultimately dictated the flow of the game.
This victory places Senegal in a strong position as they advance in the tournament, demonstrating their capability as serious contenders in the World Cup.
Senegal has struggled in their last two matches, losing both against Norway and France, with a total of 3 goals scored and 6 conceded. Their recent form indicates a need for improvement, particularly in defense. In contrast, Iraq has had a challenging run, conceding 7 goals in their last two matches against France and Norway, scoring only once. This trend suggests a significant defensive vulnerability.
In their previous encounter, Senegal dominated Iraq with a 5-0 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess with an expected goals (xG) of 3.10 compared to Iraq's 0.18. Senegal's ability to generate 12 shots on target and maintain 69% possession highlights their offensive capabilities. Conversely, Iraq managed only 1 shot on target, indicating a lack of offensive threat.
E. Mendy
G
K. Diatta
D
K. Koulibaly
D
M. Niakhate
D
M. Diouf
D
I. Gueye
M
P. Gueye
M
I. Sarr
M
L. Camara
M
S. Mane
M
N. Jackson
F
A. Basil
G
H. Ali
D
Z. Tahseen
D
A. Hashem
D
M. Doski
D
A. Al Ammari
M
A. Qasem
M
Z. Ismaeel
M
Z. Iqbal
M
I. Bayesh
M
A. Hussein
F
