Senegal beats Ecuador 2-1

Senegal beats Ecuador 2-1, qualifies for round of 16

Doha, The Gulf Observer: Senegal fought off a stiff challenge from Ecuador to make it into the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win at the Khalifa International stadium on Tuesday.

The African side took the lead through Ismaila Sarr from the spot.

Ecuador struck back through Moises Caicedo, but the Indomitable Lions roared back with a Kalidou Koulibaly strike following a freekick.

Senegal joins Netherlands, who beat Qatar 2-0 today, in the Round of 16 from group A.