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Gueye double keeps Senegal’s World Cup hopes alive
Key takeaways
- Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams — they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points.
- Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify.
- Senegal struck early, Habib Diarra getting the slightest of touches to Abdoulaye Seck’s header from a corner, for his first international goal since he scored in a friendly against England last year.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.
Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams — they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points.
Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify.
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