Belgium v Senegal
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Seattle, Washington, USA
Referee:Martínez, Héctor
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Over 130 minutes of action comes to an end, with Belgium pulling off one of the great World Cup comebacks with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal. Having trailed to goals from Diarra and Ismaila Sarr in either half, Belgium pulled one back through substitute Lukaku in the 86th minute before Tielemans’ header levelled just three minutes later. With penalties seemingly on the horizon, Garcia’s side won a spot-kick of their own – awarded after a lengthy VAR check – for Camara’s foul on Tielemans. Belgium captain Tielemans held his nerve, slotting into the top-right corner in the 125th minute to cap a frantic round-of-32 clash that will go down in World Cup history. Garcia’s team will return to Seattle when they meet either United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday’s last-16 clash, while Senegal head home after a massive missed opportunity. It is time to take a breath as that is all we have time for, goodbye for now!
FULL-TIME AFTER EXTRA TIME: BELGIUM 3-2 SENEGAL
Over! Pape Sarr has Senegal's World Cup dreams in his hands, and he fires a free-kick well over Courtois' target. That will be enough for Belgium to somehow scrape through!
Mbaye leads a rapid counter-attack before two efforts are blocked. Ismaila Sarr has another attempt and wins a free-kick for Raskin's handball, right on the edge of the area. Senegal want a penalty, but referee Martinez confirms it is outside the box.
Moreira commits a foul midway into Belgium's half. Goalkeeper Diaw goes up but the free-kick fails to beat the first man. Mbaye then goes to the byline and thrashes straight at Courtois.
Tielemans' strike is set to be the latest winning goal scored in World Cup history, timed at 124 minutes and 44 seconds. Belgium may be delighted, but more relieved than anything.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.74
Expected Goals
3.58
52%
Possession
48%
5 (26%)
Shots on Goal
5 (26%)
2
Big Chances Created
4
0
Big Chances Missed
4
602 (86%)
Accurate Passes
536 (84%)
62
Duels Won
55
3
Saves
3
22
Fouls Committed
12
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