Belgium Stun Senegal with Late Comeback in World Cup Last 32 Thriller
Key points
- ▪Senegal led 2-0 through Diarra and Sarr.
- ▪Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th minute, Tielemans equalised three minutes later.
- ▪Tielemans converted a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time to win it.
How it unfolded
Senegal took the lead in the 25th minute when H. Diarra found the net. They doubled their advantage early in the second half through I. Sarr, putting Belgium on the back foot. Belgium struggled to create clear chances but dominated possession with 52% and had 19 total shots compared to Senegal's 16.
The decisive moments
Belgium's fate changed in the final stages of regulation time. Romelu Lukaku scored in the 86th minute to give them hope, and just three minutes later, Youri Tielemans equalised to send the match to extra time. In the fifth minute of added time in extra time, Tielemans stepped up to convert a penalty and complete a remarkable comeback.
What it means
Belgium advance to the Last 16 after a stunning victory that showcased their resilience. Senegal, who were minutes away from progressing, will rue their inability to close out the game. Both teams had five shots on target, but Belgium's late surge proved decisive.
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