The goals, minute by minute
- 4'Habib DiarraGoal · 1-0
- 13'Rebin SulakaRed card
- 56'Ismaïla SarrGoal · 2-0
- 59'Pape GueyeGoal · 3-0
- 71'Pape GueyeGoal · 4-0
- 82'Iliman NdiayeGoal · 5-0
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Senegal (15th FIFA) vs Iraq (57th FIFA).
Level of the teams
- Senegal: African champion, physical and balanced (Koulibaly, Sané, Mané). Fighting for 2nd place in the group behind France.
- Iraq: a debutant with a modest squad, plays organized and on the counter, well below in pedigree.
Key factors
- Senegal far superior in talent, physicality and depth.
- Senegal needs a win to secure qualification.
- Iraq will look to sit deep and hold on.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Senegal (alternative: 3-0 Senegal)
- Senegal win: 78%
- Draw: 15%
- Iraq win: 7%
Player to watch: Sadio Mané, Senegal's attacking difference-maker.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Senegal is far superior and should win comfortably. Iraq is organized and can hold out for a while, but a Senegalese win is the most likely scenario.