Senegal are on the verge of knocking Belgium out of the World Cup and advancing to the last 16.
The African side took a deserved lead in the first half with a goal from Sunderland’s dynamic midfielder Habib Diarra, who silenced the Belgian international.
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Ismaila Sarr scores a stunning goal in Senegal vs. Belgium
Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr doubled their lead in the second half, scoring one of the absolute best goals of the World Cup so far, as Europe’s strongest teams pushed forward desperately to save the tournament.
Moussa Niahate began the spell, firing a perfectly weighted cross from deep in his own half.
Sarr kept his eye on the falling ball, showed great control with his chest, and then fired a powerful half-volley into the back of the net.
What a great goal! See below:
Ismaila Sarr had a great season at Crystal Palace
The breathtaking World Cup strike will come as no surprise to those who have followed Sarr’s sensational domestic campaign.
The winger had an excellent season at Crystal Palace, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most lethal and consistent wide threats.
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Under tactical tutelage at Selhurst Park, Sarr combined his trademark blitzing pace with highly refined decision-making and clinical execution in the final third.
Sarr scored 21 goals in 45 games in all competitions for the Eagles, helping the team win a historic European trophy by defeating Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League.
He has continued his form at the World Cup, with four goals and one assist in four games so far.
