Janayugom web desk
Al Khor
December 3, 2022 10:55 am
England will clash with African powerhouse Senegal in the pre-quarters. The match will be played at Al Bayat Stadium at 12.30pm. England progress from Group B without losing a game. They defeated Iran 6-2 in the first match. A goalless draw against the USA in the second leg. In the third game, Gareth Bale’s Wales were crushed by three unanswered goals. They scored 9 goals in three games and conceded only two.
Senegal finished second in Group A behind the Netherlands with six points and qualified for the last 16. After losing the first match 2-0 to the Netherlands, they defeated Qatar 3-1 and Ecuador 2-1 in the following matches to progress to the knockout round. They have scored five goals and conceded four in three games. England is the strongest on paper. England’s strength is the excellent form of Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Bellingham, Sterling, Grealish and Phil Foden. Captain Harry Kane has yet to score a goal, but he creates opportunities for his teammates to score goals by playing on the field.
The absence of Sadio Mane has been a shadow in Senegal’s line-up, but others make up for it to some extent. Their greatest strength is their defense. Senegal’s hope lies in Ismail Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, Boulaye Dia and Ahmedou Ding. Today’s battle is sure to be between England’s center forward and Senegal’s defence. This is the first time the two teams have faced each other. He hasn’t even played in friendlies before.
English Summary: England v Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2022 match
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