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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Senegal Shock Netherlands To Reach Round of 16

by Joseph Odoekwu

October 30, 2019

Senegal are the third African team to reach the round of 16 in this tournament, after Nigeria and Angola.

Senegal are through to the round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 hosted by Brazil after thrashing Netherlands 3-1.

Bannis opened scoring for the Dutch side in the first 10 minutes, to give them a lead at half time. At second half, Sarr leveled up for the Senegalese side in the 46th minutes, putting pressure on the European who earlier seemed destined to win.

A spot kick from Sarr in the 87th minutes ensured Senegal took a lead for the first time, before another goal in injury time sealed the victory for the African side.

The victory means they go top of the group with six points from two matches after scoring 7 goals in all and conceding just 2.

Senegal are the third African team to reach the round of 16 in this tournament, after Nigeria and Angola.

They will face Japan on Sunday in their final group match, where a draw is what they need to maintain their top position.

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