The “Tiranga Lions” imposed their attacking style from the beginning. They were able to score the Iraqi net on two occasions, taking advantage of some defensive gaps and quick offensive rebounds. On the other hand, the “Lions of Mesopotamia” tried to return to the result and create several scoring opportunities, but the Senegalese defensive wall, and behind it, veteran goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who saved a penalty kick and prevented the Iraqi attackers from scoring on more than one occasion, prevented the difference from being reduced.
With this victory, Senegal secured passage to the quarter-finals to continue its World Cup journey successfully, while the Iraqi adventure ended at this round after a performance that was appreciated by the fans.
