World Cup: Group H, Japan vs Senegal (24 Jun 2018)
- 6 years ago
Another day, another terrifically entertaining game in this World Cup 2018. Four goals, plenty of mistakes, near-constant attacking and some terrific general play: if you’re not enjoying this, then football might not be the sport for you.
Japan came from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw with Senegal, and while the latter will feel they should have all three points and qualification wrapped up, Aliou Cisse’s smiles at full-time showed they are sill on track.
Senegal took the lead in the 11th minute: Youssouf Sabaly took a shot from the left side of the area, Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima tried to punch it clear but it only got as far as Sadio Mane’s knee, six yards from goal, and from there it bounced into the corner of the net. Just as against Poland, Senegal had been the better team, and just as against Poland their goals came from defensive blunders.
Japan came from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw with Senegal, and while the latter will feel they should have all three points and qualification wrapped up, Aliou Cisse’s smiles at full-time showed they are sill on track.
Senegal took the lead in the 11th minute: Youssouf Sabaly took a shot from the left side of the area, Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima tried to punch it clear but it only got as far as Sadio Mane’s knee, six yards from goal, and from there it bounced into the corner of the net. Just as against Poland, Senegal had been the better team, and just as against Poland their goals came from defensive blunders.