It's failure for Germany again - and don't mention the VAR , Wow just wow! World Cup Player Ratings - Match #18 Qatar v Had another effort from long range that had Mendy worried in the Senegal goal.RWB: Ismaeel Mohammad - 7/10 - Forced an outstanding save out of Mendy when he took a risk and actually got into the penalty area. He joined the attackers when Senegal were Senegal: Player ratings Sarr was lucky not to concede a penalty in the 33rd minute after a challenge on Afif. The Senegal captain had a perfect game as he did not put a foot wrong. He proved vital in both boxes as he dealt with every ball that Ecuador brought in the Teranga Lions' danger zone, both in the air and on the ground. Gueye was booked for a reckless challenge on Gonzalo Platta with the foul leading to the corner that the South Americans scored from and he will now be suspended for the last 16 after two yellow cards in three games. Pape Abou Cisse - 5/10: The centre-back failed to track Gakpo's run and was caught ball watching for the opening goal. Player ratings as Senegal suffer 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands The right-back made himself useful at the back, making some timely interventions. Idrissa Gueye - 6.5/10: Idrissa Gueye's defensive burden lessened as he was given the freedom to roam around and contribute in the offensive areas of the pitch. Nicolas Jackson - 5/10: Jackson's substitution did not have an effect on the game. PLAYER RATINGS Davy Klaassen - 7.5/10: Klaassen was constantly making late runs into the penalty box since coming on. CM: Nampalys Mendy - 6/10 - More energetic than effective. Idrissa Gueye's free-kick bounced off Pervis Estupinan and fell kindly for Kalidou Koulibaly to fire in from close range. 2022 Minute Media - All rights reserved. Boulaye Dia - 6/10: Boulaye Dia found it hard to deal with the Netherlands' centre-back duo of Van Dijk and Nathan Ake. Use our Player Ratings tool to give your views on the individual performances out there this afternoon. Sarr was lucky not to concede a penalty in the 33rd minute after a challenge on Afif. Lost his place to Pape Gueye but was handed 16 minutes with Cisse keen to beef up the game in the closing stages of the contest. In the initial stages of the match, he struggled to find a way past the crowded Qatar defence as he led the Senegal attack. A half-volley from Gonzalo Plata went straight down Edouard Mendy's throat as Ecuador went in search of a second equaliser, while Boulaye Dia lashed one wide on the break at the other end. So lets take a look at our player ratings for Senegal who went out empty-handed from their opening fixture which ended in a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Only a goal prevented him from having a perfect night but the Watford winger was the standout player in the Teranga Lions squad. Netherlands Player Ratings vs Senegal: Gakpo Breaks Solid African Defense, Tops and Flops of World Cup Days 1 and 2: Valencia Stuns Host Nation, Lithuania Italy Player Ratings: Sensi Delivers, Ten Serie A Players Who Can Become Breakout Stars in 2022 World Cup. Ecuador's dangerous defending gifted Boulaye Dia another huge opening soon after, beating the offside trap to meet a clever through ball from Youssouf Sabaly, but he dragged his shot agonisingly wide. Came in for the injured Diallo and had a goal-saving challenge from Bergwijn before the Dutch scored. Here are the player ratings from the Al-Thumama Stadium: Senegal Photo by Pablo Morano/BSR Agency/Getty Images. Together with Koulibally, he was solid, as they also enjoyed effective cover from their deep-lying midfielders. Senegal Player Ratings: Mendy fails to hold on in World He was also dragged out of position for the second goal. Match report & player ratings from Wales 0-3 England at the World Cup. Followed. With Senegal becoming the first African team in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup, GOAL rates how the Teranga Lions players performed. Afif made his way past Sabaly on the left wing, but the Chelsea defender was alert to clean the mess quickly. Player ratings from Ecuador 1-2 Senegal at the 2022 World Cup. Ndiaye was a menace in the box and came close to scoring shortly after Ismaila Sarrs penalty but did not get the control he was looking for while in space in the box. Senegal: Player Ratings Its also the first time Senegal have ever faced the host nation in a World Cup match. Iliman Ndiaye was involved in a beautiful build-up as he pulled the ball back into the penalty area, where Dieng who applied a first-time finish - was waiting. Way too quiet for the first hour.ST: Akram Afif - 6/10 - Looked Qatar's only credible threat for long periods. With his introduction, Senegal looked even more stable and solid. Ecuador vs Senegal Nov 29, 2022 Player Ratings and Stats Senegal registered their first victory in the ongoing World Cup finals after beating Qatar 3-1 on Friday. Qatar struggled to contain speedy Diatta from making tricky movements that were needed to create goalscoring chances for Aliou Cisses side. Meanwhile, it took the group rivals time to settle into the game with Qatar preferring long balls forward. Boulaye Dia (6/10) Was a threat in attack but failed to England outclassed Wales 3-0 in their final World Cup group game to secure a last-16 showdown against Senegal. Frenkie de Jong - 8/10: Frenkie de Jong was the creator of Netherlands' first goal, giving a sumptuous delivery for Gakpo to finish. He, however, brought in the free-kick that saw Senegal score the second goal from. The opening 45 minutes fell into that pattern of Netherlands controlling and creating the better chances, but Senegal still threatening in flashes, and more was expected after the break. He was released on the right and did well to spot Bamba Dieng, who struck with a timely finish. Remained a sparkle down his wing, and his precise pass could have led to an opener in the eighth minute. The wonderfully taken header in the 48th minute broke the hearts of the Qataris, who were at that moment very ambitiously looking for an equalizer. However, the Netherlands veteran gave a decent offensive display with two accurate long balls and crosses each and one attempt on goal. The Senegalese made no contact with the ball and brought down Afif, but the referee did not listen to the Qatari pleas for a spot-kick. Gueye was also another one whose performance from the bench against Qatar earned him a place in the starting IX. He showed great confidence in front of the defence, winning three out of as many aerial duels while making two crucial clearances. Ran the risk of a red card with a foul right after getting booked.RM: Ismaila Sarr - 5/10 - Very lucky not to give away a first half penalty with a clumsy challenge. Despite the absence of key player and star Sadio Mane, Senegal managed to qualify to the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The wonderfully taken header in the 48th minute broke the hearts of the Qataris, who were at that moment very ambitiously looking for an equalizer. Netherlands open up their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with a smash-and-grab win against Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium. Senegal Player Ratings vs Netherlands: Nightmarish Ending for Italian Football and Serie A News in English. Van Dijk headed an early second half chance over the bar, and Boulaye Dia tested Andreis Noppert in the Netherlands goal on the hour, but the second half descended into a low-quality affair played at a pedestrian pace. Was one of Memphis Depay 6.5. This was a vital save that denied Qatar an equalizer. Diatta was a constant threat for Qatar down the left wing. #FIFAWorldCup2022 Teams | Top 100 FIFA 23 Ratings. Senegal Senegal He joined the attackers when Senegal were in possession, and this gave his side a numerical advantage going forward. The right-winger's decisive final ball let him down though and attempted two shots which were off target. So lets take a look at our player ratings for Senegal who went out empty-handed from their opening fixture which ended in a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Netherlands. When he was introduced for Jakobs in the 77th minute, he ensured Senegal remained compact at the back and prevented Qatar from launching a comeback. That wasn't too difficult, although there was a nervy moment when Bamba Dieng found himself with a free header six yards out. WC Qualification. It begged the question why werent they doing that when it was still 0-0 in this one? 7 Qatar massively improved in the final half hour and found a historic goal through Mohammed Muntari, before Bamba Dieng sealed it for the west Africans. Didn't offer that much going forward.CM: Nampalys Mendy - 7/10 - Some wayward shooting but hardly gave the ball away while he was on the pitch.CM: Idrissa Gueye - 6/10 - Had control of the game in the first half. Being on top in the midfield duel meant the Teranga Lions were in control of the game as they fought for their first three points. Did well to beat two defenders in the fourth minute, but his shot went out, although he thought he deserved a corner in the process. Mendy did not have much to do as Senegal contained their opponents and prevented them from getting into their box. Both were excellent in the buildup but failed to have the required finishing touches. A clearance in the second minute of added time in the first half proved vital. This solidity will play an even larger role if it is maintained in the decisive game against Ecuador in the third match of the group. Iliman Ndiaye was involved in a beautiful build-up as he pulled the ball back into the penalty area, where Dieng who applied a first-time finish - was waiting. He was, however, helpless as Mohammed Muntari powerfully headed the ball into the net in the 78th minute. Despite the Dutch dominance in the first half, Senegal still carried a serious threat through their individual talent, and Ismaila Sarr forced Virgil van Dijk into a block after some smart footwork. Ismaila Sarr - 7.5/10: Ismaila Sarr's shot was diverted for a corner by Van Dijk in the first half and pulled the ball back to setup Gueye in the second half. Cody Gakpo - 8/10: Cody Gakpo barely tested the resolute Senegalese defense until he leapt to break the deadlock in the 84th minute for the Netherlands. RF: Krepin Diatta - 5/10 - The With his introduction, Senegal looked even more stable and solid. Cheikhou Kouyate - Had been one of Senegal's better players before his outing was cut short through injury. Replaced the injured Kouyate but struggled with the rhythm of the game as the Netherlands upped the ante late on. Be the first one to comment on this story. Senegal are ahead on the night! Senegal inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Senegal: E Mendy 6, Cisse 7, Koulibaly 6, Ciss 6, Sabaly 6, N Mendy 6, SENEGAL 1-0 EGYPT (BOULAYE DIA) - 1-1 ON AGGREGATE! He 2022 Qatar. Senegal rode out six minutes of stoppage time to advance to the knockout stages for the first time since 2002. Discover. In another magical moment at this World Cup, Senegal secured qualification for the last-16 for the first time in 20 years after they defeated Ecuador 2-1 in Group A. Replaced Dia with 22 minutes to go and had one opportunity from a corner which he headed just wide. This was another crucial intervention for Mendy, who has been out of form for his club. The hosts clearly did post a threat at set-pieces and had been guilty of not playing to their strengths. Faded a little as things progressed.LM: Krepin Diatta - 5/10 - Didn't really do that much and was the first Senegal player replaced.ST: Famara Diedhiou - 7/10 - Scored a good near post header.ST: Boulaye Dia - 7/10 - Reacted sharply to the botched clearance and finished well to break the deadlock.SUB: Pathe Ciss (64' for Diatta) - 5/10 SUB: Bamba Dieng (74' for Diedhiou) - 7/10 SUB: Iliman Ndiaye (74' for I. Sarr) - 7/10 SUB: Pape Sarr (78' for N. Mendy) - 6/10 SUB: Pape Abou Cisse (78' for Jakobs) - 5/10Manager: Aliou Cisse - 6/10 - Had to reset and get his team back in the right frame of mind after the opening defeat to Netherlands because this could have been a potential upset. The Senegalese made no contact with the ball and brought down Afif, but the referee did not listen to the Qatari pleas for a spot-kick. Was otherwise fine.CM: Pathe Ciss - 6/10 - Didn't have to do a lot to win the midfield battle.CM: Pape Gueye - 6/10 - Likewise completed the basics and that seemed to be enough.RM: Iliman Ndiaye - 7/10 - Didn't give Estupinan much rest, constantly asking questions of the Brighton left-back.AM: Idrissa Gueye - 6/10 - Pressed well in the hole despite naturally being a defensive midfielder. Kalidou Koulibaly (5/10) For a player of his standards, he failed to properly command his area. He joined the attackers when Senegal were in possession, and this gave his side a numerical advantage going forward. It's failure for Germany again - and don't mention the VAR , Wow just wow! He was always happy to tuck inside and act as third centre-back whenever the Teranga Lions were on the backfoot. It looked for all the world, in fact, that the contest was going to just fade away into a dull and dour goalless draw, but Eredivisie top scorer Gakpo had other ideas. Ecuador vs Senegal player ratings, World Cup 1. Frenkie de Jong had an even better chance just a couple of minutes later when a fluent Dutch counter-attack left him one-on-one with Mendy, but he failed to even get a shot away. The Chelsea goalkeeper who took the brunt of the blame for the defeat against the Netherlands whipped away a shot by Almoez Ali in the 63rd minute. This was a vital save that denied Qatar an equalizer. He ensured Senegals attacks remained alive. Against the run of play, Ecuador found their much-needed equaliser from a corner, with Moises Caicedo tapping in at the back post, peeling away from Ismail Jakobs for the easiest of finishes. As Qatar sat deep, Gueye attempted to find shooting space in the 13th minute, but his final pass was overhit, and it went out. #10 LW |, #3 CB |, #1 GK |, #5 CM |, #21 ST |, #18 RW |, #4 CB |, #8 CM |, #7 RB |, #12 SUB |, #26 SUB |, #13 SUB |, #15 SUB |, #20 SUB |, #6 CDM |, #16 SUB |, #25 RES |, #2 SUB |, #22 LB |, #23 SUB |, #24 SUB |, #17 SUB |, #9 RES |, #14 RES |, #19 SUB |, #11 SUB |. Despite the absence of key player and star Sadio Mane, Senegal managed to qualify to the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Senegalese made no contact with the ball and brought down Afif, but the referee did not listen to the Qatari pleas for a spot-kick. Subsequently Senegal reached the quarter-finals after defeating Sweden 2-1 in extra time. Its also the first time Senegal have ever faced the host nation in a World Cup match. GK: Hernan Galindez - 5/10 - Bamboozled for the penalty and couldn't do a lot about Koulibaly's strike.RB: Angelo Preciado - 4/10 - A constant liability down Ecuador's right.CB: Felix Torres - 6/10 - Got a vital assist for Caicedo with his flick-on from the corner.CB: Piero Hincapie - 3/10 - Such a needless foul to make for the penalty. Sarr has stepped up to the plate in the absence of Sadio Mane and will need to maintain those levels in the knockout round. Senegal registered their first victory in the ongoing World Cup finals after beating Qatar 3-1 on Friday. He scored the third goal for Senegal in the 84th minute, which assured the Africans of their first win. However, he and Pape Cisse could not stop Muntari from rising high to score, denying Senegal a clean sheet. Together with Koulibally, he was solid, as they also enjoyed effective cover from their deep-lying midfielders. A solid display from the big Olympiacos defender who dealt well with Janssen and the rest of the Dutch attack. DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Marcus Rashford of England celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on The custodian is enduring a difficult campaign at Chelsea and his poor form transmitted to the international stage. But almost immediately, Senegal re-took the lead down the other end. Nathan Ake - 7/10: Nathan Ake was risk averse and played safe passes by putting safety at the top of his priority. Pape Gueye - 5/10: Papa Gueye's came on for the injured Kouyate with a shot on target late in the game. Senegal After managing just 18 minutes against the Netherlands on matchday one, Gueye looked comfortable, winning five out of six ground duels and four out of six in the air. The captain did not have a good game, losing his markers on numerous occasions and would have allowed Virgil van Dijk to score from a corner in the second half had the Liverpool defender not headed wide. Have your say on GOAL to enter our prize draw. GK: Edouard Mendy - 6/10 - Didn't have a lot to do despite Ecuador's need to score.RB: Youssouf Sabaly - 7/10 - Impressively got up and down the flank to Senegal's aid.CB: Kalidou Koulibaly - 9/10 - A captain's performance at both ends, dragging his nation to victory.CB: Abdou Diallo - 7/10 - Partnered Koulibaly well at the heart of the Senegal defence.LB: Ismail Jakobs - 5/10 - Dragged back inside for Ecuador's equaliser. WebBamba Dieng 8/10. WebYoussouf Sabaly 7.5/10. Use our Player Ratings tool to give your views on the individual performances out there this afternoon. The Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory in a difficult FIFA World Cup opening game against Senegal on Monday, 21 November. A dominating figure in the midfield, Mendy remained rock solid and gave the Qataris no chance to come close to Senegals penalty area. Edouard Mendy - 4/10. His adventurous passes were not capitalized on by the Dutch forwards in the first half. His run in the box yielded the challenge that led to the penalty and he stepped up and slotted it in, leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the spot, for Senegal's opener. He joined the attackers when Senegal were in possession, and this gave his side a numerical advantage going forward. Moises Caicedo equalised from a corner, before Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibably netted a fine winner minutes later to send the Teranga Lions back in-front. Senegal qualified for the last-16 of the World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-1 in Group A It was a memorable win as the nation reached the knockout stages for the first time in 20 years World Cup Best Result: Quarter finals in 2002. In the initial stages of the match, he struggled to find a way past the crowded Qatar defence as he led the Senegal attack. GOAL rates how each player performed as the African champions sealed their place in the last 16 in Qatar. Being on top in the midfield duel meant the Teranga Lions were in control of the game as they fought for their first three points. Player Statistics. He created one chance, gave four accurate long balls, won five duels and made three tackles and clearances each in an all-round display. The second-half substitute was involved in the buildup for the third goal. GK: Edouard Mendy - 8/10 - Made a few good saves in the second half, including one world class stop from Mohammad. However, he and Pape Cisse could not stop Muntari from rising high to score, denying Senegal a clean sheet. The second-half substitute was involved in the buildup for the third goal. Or even against Ecuador last time out? Apart from the assist, he won eight duels, made two tackles and one clearance and created two chances. November 29, 2022 at 4:58 pm GMT. Came in with 12 minutes remaining as Senegal sought to close out the game but could not do much offensively, only helping out with aerial duels when the Teranga Lions were holding on for the win. The forward had an opportunity to break the deadlock for Senegal in the first half after being put through by Sabaly but his shot went just wide. Qatar face becoming the first host nation to exit a World Cup group stage after just two games as a result of their 3-1 defeat to Senegal only an Ecuador win over the Netherlands later on will keep them alive until the third round of Group A fixtures. The young forward couldnt display his prowess, entering the pitch at a time when Senegal were beginning to lose the plot. Senegal kept on attacking via Krepin Diatta, Ismaila Sarr and substitute Bamba Dieng but lacked the end product, which would haunt them later in the match. Senegal will appear for the third time at a FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mendy made a world-class save in the 66th minute when he dived to his right and parried away Ismaeel Mohammads effort. By Josh Barker. The 22-year-old was on the pitch for 75 minutes and he should have impressed Aliou Cisse, having taken the place of Krepin Diatta in the starting XI. The marauding full-back stood tall on the left and did not accord Qatar any space to launch their attacks from that area. Impressive considering how little he had to do for the first hour.RB: Youssouf Sabaly - 6/10 - Used the ball pretty well and limited Qatar in open play, particularly in the first half.CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (c) - 5/10 - Not that commanding considering how many chances Qatar were able to get from launching the ball into the box.CB: Abdou Diallo - 5/10 - Similarly disappointing in the middle.LB: Ismail Jakobs - 6/10 - Delivered the corner for Senegal's killer second. Edouard Mendys two errors which saw them lose 2-0 to the Netherlands on Monday. Heres how the players rated: With half-time looming, Senegal were awarded a penalty when Sarr was bundled over by a reckless Piero Hincapie, with referee Clement Turpin immediately pointing to the spot. Senegal Player Ratings: Mendy shines as Teranga Lions He lasted 62 minutes before he went off injured to be replaced by Monaco man Ismail Jakobs. The Villarreal forward was handed his debut as a replacement for Diatta but he had no impact. Steven Berghuis - 6/10: Steven Berghuis will feel unlucky to miss out on an assist after De Jong failed to shoot in the first half. Until the 83rd minute, the Dutch didn't have a single shot on target and Gakpo ensured that their first one in the 84th was a telling one. After being inconspicuous in the first half, the forward produced a classic header to extend Senegals lead. The right-back also bombed forward to create three chances and give one accurate cross. Abdou Diallo - 6/10: Slotting it at left-back, Diallo covered the threat possessed by the dangerous Denzel Dumfries and made one clearance, two tackles and created one chance. By Liam Morgan For Mailonline. We provide exclusive analysis and live match performance reports of soccer players and teams, from a database of over 225.000 players, 14.000 teams, playing a total of more then 520.000 matches. Probably should have been awarded a penalty in the first half.SUB: Abdulaziz Hatem (69' for Boudiaf) - 6/10 SUB: Mohammed Muntari (74' for Al-Haydos) - 7/10SUB: Mohammed Waad (83' for Miguel) - N/ASUB: Tarek Salman (83' for Ahmed) - N/AManager: Felix Sanchez - 4/10 - The tactics were too disjointed and you have to assume the instructions came from the coach. The second-half substitute was involved in the buildup for the third goal. The latter had all the time in the world to score but took far too many touches and was ultimately dispossessed. He created just one chance, had two of his shots blocked and won six duels. World Cup Player Ratings - Match #18 Qatar v Senegal 12:51PM However, he linked up well with Depay once the Barcelona forward came off the bench. A dominating figure in the midfield, Mendy remained rock solid and gave the Qataris no chance to come close to Senegals penalty area. In a game of precious little quality, Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen provided late goals, although both owed plenty to some very poor goalkeeping from Edouard Mendy. Wales v England player ratings: Bale 3, Ramsey 4; Rashford 9, Finally, the forward scored his first goal of the tournament following a mistake by Boualem Khoukhi in the 41st minute. Andries Noppert - 7.5/10: Andries Noppert was suddenly brought into action when Dia and Gueye unleashed thunderous shots from the edge of the penalty box. WebVisit ESPN to view Senegal squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. PLAYER RATINGS It had taken Qatar over 150 minutes plus who knows how much stoppage time to have a shot on target in this World Cup, yet two had suddenly come along at once. Egypt - Senegal. CB: Nathan Ake - 5/10 - Nothing special, nothing scary.RM: Denzel Dumfries - 5/10 - A willing runner but, in keeping with the rest of the match, very little quality.CM: Steven Berghuis - 5/10 - Offered some nice balance in the centre of midfield, but precious little incision. Senegal 2-1 Ecuador: Match report, player ratings, fan reaction Then created the goal when he got forward again.CM: Karim Boudiaf - 5/10 - Played it too safe.CM: Assim Madibo - 6/10 - Did more than any of Qatar's starting midfield trio and definitely improved in the second half.CM: Hassan Al-Haydos (c) - 4/10 - Saw very little of the ball and didn't do anything like enough to take the game to Senegal. Another chance arrived later in the second half when he started a good run on goal only to shoot wide when clear. WebGOAL rates how each player performed as the African champions sealed their place in the last 16 in Qatar Kalidou Koulibaly and Ismaila Sarr were the difference makers for No surprise he found the breakthrough.CF: Vincent Janssen - 6/10 - Worked his socks off but didn't really achieve anything. In the initial stages of the match, he struggled to find a way past the crowded Qatar defence as he led the Senegal attack. Hosts Qatar picked up a 3-1 loss at the hands of Senegal and have now been effectively knocked out of the FIFA World Cup. playable in FIFA 23 with Sadio Man having the highest Overall followed by Kalidou Koulibaly in second and douard Mendy in third. After collecting Sarrs cross, Dia was denied shooting as Qatar defenders closed in on him. SUB: Memphis Depay (62' for Janssen) - 6/10 - Gave the Senegalese defence something extra to think about.SUB: Davy Klaassen (79' for Bergwijn) - 6/10 - Given a gift of a late goal by Mendy.SUB: Teun Koopmeiners (79' for Berghuis) - N/ASUB: Marten de Roon (90' for Gakpo) - N/AManager - Louis van Gaal 6/10 - The Netherlands don't always have to be good, but they should never really be this boring, despite the win. The first half was fairly even with chances created by both sides. That was after causing his opponent problems with his trickery and pace down the left wing. Nobody except Diedhiou seemed to move when Ismail Jakobs sent a corner into the box and the Alanyaspor striker scored a free header at the near post. He was also involved in the attacks as the host nation were pushed deep into their own half and under pressure. PLAYER RATINGS: Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye excel, but The Brighton left-back was one of La Tri's better players, doing his best to drive the ball forwards from deep with marauding runs. Dia was yellow-carded in the 30th minute after a challenge on Homam Ahmed. However, the Netherlands 'keeper kept both of them out in an impressive debut display. The former PSG man was lively, influential and generous. The Senegal captain had a perfect game as he did not put a foot wrong. Boualem Khoukhis botched clearance, which should have been a simple swing of the leg, ended up presented the ball on a plate to Dia. As Qatar sat deep, Gueye attempted to find shooting space in the 13th minute, but his final pass was overhit, and it went out. Louis van Gaal's Netherlands beat Aliou Cisse's Senegal in their opening fixture, but both look unconvincing to go deep in the World Cup. The striker was supposed to add some energy when he entered for Dia, but hardly made himself noticed. It was Gakpo who created the first meaningful opportunity of the match on the quarter-hour. This was another crucial intervention for Mendy, who has been out of form for his club. Prior to his injury, the Nottingham Forest midfielder won three duels, making four clearances and two interceptions. Chelsea defender Koulibaly was immense in both boxes for the African champions while Sarr continued his great form to help Aliou Cisse's men to the knockout round for the second time in their history. The Teranga Lions, on the other hand, tried to control proceedings but Qatars strategy of high balls made it difficult to deal with. Dia was yellow-carded in the 30th minute after a challenge on Homam Ahmed. Memphis Depay - 7/10: The Netherlands superstar's introduction caused trouble to the Senegalese backline. La Tri only needed one point to secure their passage to the knockout stages, while Lions of Teranga needed all three and showed the greater endeavour at the Khalifa International Stadium, deservedly setting up a clash with the winners of Group B. Idrissa Gueye squandered a great chance to take a third-minute lead when an Ismail Jakobs cutback evaded several yellow shirts and fell kindly to the Everton man, but he could only find the side netting from just outside the six yard box. PLAYER RATINGS The right wing-back failed to create any chances, giving no accurate long balls or crosses and lost possession a whopping 23 times. Did well to beat two defenders in the fourth minute, but his shot went out, although he thought he deserved a corner in the process. The Everton midfielder put in great tackles while linking up play between defence and attack. Not long after, Hassan had a much more threatening attempt from distance that only narrowly missed the target and had Edouard Mendy worried. The Leicester City midfielder had a quiet game in midfield and preferred to stay deep rather than roam forward. CM: Frenkie de Jong - 7/10 - Wasted a glorious chance in the first half which could have really opened the the game up, but made up for it with a beautiful assist for Gapko's winner.LM: Daley Blind - 6/10 - Another guilty of missing an early chance before they dried up almost entirely. He ensured Senegals attacks remained alive. He rose highest to meet a De Jong cross and beat Edouard Mendy to the ball to make it 1-0 for the Netherlands. While he kept Ecuador at bay, he also proved to be the match-winner as he hammered home Senegal's second goal after latching onto a loose ball following Idrissa Gueye's free-kick just over three minutes after the South Americans had drawn level. So let's take a look at our player ratings for Senegal who went out empty-handed from their opening fixture which ended in a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Netherlands. Virgil van Dijk - 7.5/10: The Netherlands captain's brave effort to head the ball away for a corner proved to be decisive as a shot from Ismaila Sarr was suspected of nestling into the far corner. Qatar vs Senegal: Player ratings 1. Apart from keeping Qatars attackers at bay along the flanks, his corner deliveries were also superbly executed. Although he was not tested much in the first half, he rose to the occasion in the second half when Qatar started chasing the game. Marten de Roon - N/A: He came on during the closing stages of the game and didn't do much to warrant a rating. The reigning African champions returned from the half-time break hungrier and scored two more goals that condemned the Middle East nation to a second straight defeat. The Chelsea goalkeeper who took the brunt of the blame for the defeat against the Netherlands whipped away a shot by Almoez Ali in the 63rd minute. Mendy handed the Netherlands all three points as it was from his two errors that Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen scored for the Dutch late on. He put in great tackles in the final 10 minutes which disrupted Ecuador's rhythm and stopped them from delivering crosses in the box with Senegal holding on for the win. WebIdrissa Gueye (7/10): The second most impressive player for Senegal, the Everton midfielder was everywhere, dictating play from deep while also advancing forward. Following two lopsided encounters, the 2022 World Cup finally delivered a closely contested matchup as Senegal and Netherlands fought in a cagey yet well-balanced affair. News. WebNational team Senegal at a glance: The compact squad overview with all players and data in the season Overall statistics of current season. an International Team GOAL rates how the Teranga Lions players performed. WebPlayer ratings from Ecuador 1-2 Senegal at the 2022 World Cup. Qatar vs Senegal, World Cup 2022 result: Hosts exit tournament Remained a sparkle down his wing, and his precise pass could have led to an opener in the eighth minute. He then poorly parried away Memphis Depays shot, which enabled Klaassen from pouncing on the rebound. He was, however, helpless as Mohammed Muntari powerfully headed the ball into the net in the 78th minute. Find out the Overall, Attacking, Midfield and Defensive ratings of this club along with its every player's key Mendy made a world-class save in the 66th minute when he dived to his right and parried away Ismaeel Mohammads effort. At times he struggled to deal with Akram Afif, who persistently attempted to launch attacks from his position. Apart from keeping Qatars attackers at bay along the flanks, his corner deliveries were also superbly executed. Vincent Janssen - 6/10: Despite working his socks off, Janssen failed to give Senegalese defenders a tough time. Dia had a frustrating game upfront where only poor finishing prevented him from scoring. LF: Ismaila Sarr - 7/10 - Always looked like the main threat for Senegal. Ecuador (4-3-3) GK: Hernan Galindez - 5/10 - Bamboozled for the penalty and couldn't do a lot about Koulibaly's The Senegal National Football Team is The Chelsea goalkeeper who took the brunt of the blame for the defeat against the Netherlands whipped away a shot by Almoez Ali in the 63rd minute. He was involved in the defensive duties and made a vital clearance in the 27th minute when Ismaeel Mohamad tried to get into the box and cause havoc. Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen's He tried to support his teammates with his crossing, but it was a case of hit-and-miss. It finally paid dividends when he latched on to a weak save from Mendy to double the score late in stoppage time. He won a whopping 14 duels, created four chances, drew four fouls and made three tackles, seeming to be in a league of his own. PLAYER RATINGS He did even worse on the second.RB: Youssouf Sabaly - 6/10 - Did okay but didn't stamp any authority on the game.CB: Kalidou Koulibaly - 6/10 - Unremarkable, but in a good 'didn't do anything obviously silly, Koulibaly' kind of a way.CB: Pape Abou Cisse 6/10 - Caught out positionally once or twice, but nothing major.LB: Abdou Diallo - 6/10 - Netherlands livewire Cody Gakpo did most of his work down Diallo's side, but he stuck to his task.CM: Idrissa Gueye - 6/10 - Wasteful on a couple of very promising set pieces but did his defensive work well. South Africa vs. Senegal: Player Ratings. Senegal: Player ratings CM: Nampalys Mendy - 6/10 - More energetic than effective. Click here for the player ratings from the Africa Cup of Nations match between Burkina Faso and Senegal played on Feb 2, 2022, and sort by team, position and more WC Qualification Round 3. Piero Hincapie - 5 He clumsily bundled over Sarr for the penalty. This was a vital save that denied Qatar an equalizer. This solidity will play an even larger role if it is maintained in the decisive game against Ecuador in the third match of the group. It was a disappointing end to a game that the Teranga Lions looked like they would get a point, after keeping the Dutch at bay for most of the contest. Together with Koulibally, he was solid, as they also enjoyed effective cover from their deep-lying midfielders. Senegal didnt play particularly well but Continue reading Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Player The goalkeepers key saves ensured the Africans got their first victory at the ongoing global finals. He was forced to withdraw after picking up an injury in the second half. He won one tackle but did not have an influence on proceedings given Ecuador had resorted to bringing crosses into the box by the time he was introduced. The goalkeepers key saves ensured the Africans got their first victory at the ongoing global finals. He made two attempts, which were off target. Meanwhile, it took the group rivals time to settle into the game with Qatar preferring long balls forward. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and market value. PLAYER RATINGS | Qatar 1-3 Senegal. GK: Meshaal Barsham - 4/10 - Given the nod over Al Sheeb but looked erratic at best. At times he struggled to deal with Akram Afif, who persistently attempted to launch attacks from his position. The Qatari defender fumbled when he attempted a clearance, giving Dia a chance to riffle the ball into the back of the net. Sarr was tasked with replacing Mane and did well, creating numerous chances which were either saved by the goalkeeper or missed by his teammates. Senegal Squad But then when they did send the ball into the box, it caused problems for Senegal. Caused havoc for Matthijs de Ligt who had to repeatedly foul him to stop him from running away with the ball. Dias first half strike kind of summed it up for Qatar. He scored the third goal for Senegal in the 84th minute, which assured the Africans of their first win. Senegal controlled most of the ball without ever really making the most of it, especially with Qatar switching goalkeepers from their opening game and putting faith in Meshaal Barsham between the sticks instead his older brother is current Olympic high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim. The marauding full-back stood tall on the left and did not accord Qatar any space to launch their attacks from that area. The Chelsea goalkeeper had redeemed himself against Qatar after a difficult game against the Netherlands but he was not tested by the South Americans on Tuesday. GK: Edouard Mendy - 4/10 - Much closer to the solid end of the scale than the spectacular - until he got all flappy for the Netherlands' winner. 2022 Minute Media - All rights reserved. One of his challenges, however, proved costly as it did not just yield a yellow card but also Ecuador's equaliser. His first-time finish beat Barsham at the near post. PLAYER RATINGS. A dominating figure in the midfield, Mendy remained rock solid and gave the Qataris no chance to come close to Senegals penalty area. The second most impressive player for Senegal, the Everton midfielder was everywhere, dictating play from deep while also advancing forward. Krepin Diatta (4/10) Was the least inspiring and threatening of Senegals attack that badly missed Mane. He allowed Gakpo to beat him following an ill-advised exit. Piero Hincapie - 5 He clumsily The full-back was also not afraid of getting into the opposition box, acting as another offensive weapon. But he ran out of steam by the end of the match. Afif made his way past Sabaly on the left wing, but the Chelsea defender was alert to clean the mess quickly. England outclassed Wales 3-0 in their final World Cup group game to secure a last-16 showdown against Senegal. He made eight clearances and two tackles, winning five duels and giving seven accurate long balls. The marauding full-back stood tall on the left and did not accord Qatar any space to launch their attacks from that area. He scored the third goal for Senegal in the 84th minute, which assured the Africans of their first win. The best chance of the half came in the 20th minute when the Netherlands broke from a Senegal corner and Steven Berghuis found Frenkie de Jong in space. CM: Cheikhou Kouyate - 6/10 - Game passed him down to a large extent. He offered support to Ciss, forming up a double pivot that made it difficult for Ecuador to break the African champions while also freeing up Idrissa Gueye to help out in attack. Iliman Ndiaye was involved in a beautiful build-up as he Get Costa Rica vs Germany live score and follow Sportskeeda for all the updates on FIFA World Cup. Kalidou Koulibaly and Ismaila Sarr were the difference makers for Senegal as the Teranga Lions sealed their place in the Round of 16. While Mohammed Muntari did score and brought about the nations first ever goal in World Cup history, the goal came after Senegal had made it 2-0, thanks Qatar seemed too pre-occupied with trying to keep things tight at the back that they lacked any sort of energy or numbers in attacks until it was far too late. He was involved in the defensive duties and made a vital clearance in the 27th minute when Ismaeel Mohamad tried to get into the box and cause havoc. Check Out Our Player Ratings for Senegal Substitutes. Senegal Player Ratings: Mendy shines as Teranga Lions He In the end, it was the Dutch who emerged victorious courtesy of two goals from Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaassen, leaving the African champions with ground to make up in their following contest. After being inconspicuous in the first half, the forward produced a classic header to extend Senegals lead. Although the quality was still lacking, at least Qatar seemed determined not to exit the tournament with a whimper and picked up the tempo. WebClick here for the player ratings from the FIFA World Cup match between Ecuador and Senegal played on Nov 29, 2022, and sort by team, position and more Published: 14:02 EST, 21 November 2022 | Updated: 14:56 EST, 21 November 2022 In what was his 99th cap for his country, Gueye was all over the pitch and nearly gave Senegal the lead after three minutes after shooting just wide having made a great run forward. England will face Senegal in the World Cup round of 16 after topping Group B with a comfortable win against Wales in Al Rayyan. Abdou Diallo (5/10) Did not have his best game in a Senegal shirt. Meanwhile, it took the group rivals time to settle into the game with Qatar preferring long balls forward. Sabaly put in key tackles while also heading away any danger especially from set pieces. Morocco booked their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1986 with a 2-1 win over Canada on Thursday. The reigning African champions returned from the half-time break hungrier and scored two more goals that condemned the Middle East nation to a second straight defeat. At the other end Senegal have another good chance. Nampalys Mendy is fed in down the right and has a good sight on goal but he can't control his shot and Barsham goes untested. Substitutes combined as Iliman Ndiaye fed Dieng from the right and it was clinical finish from about eight yards out. 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