Qatar vs Senegal Match Details
Match: Qatar vs Senegal, 18th match। Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
Date: 25 November 2022
Time: 7.00 pm (GMT+6), 6.30 pm (GMT+5.5)
Venue: Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar
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Qatar and Senegal will meet in the F group match of the World Cup football popularly known as The Greatest Show on Earth. Qatar lost to Ecuador in their World Cup opening while Senegal lost 2-0 against the mighty Netherlands. Both teams will want to bounce back from the disaster in the first match.
It should be noted that Qatar has the opportunity to play the World Cup as the tournament host. Senegal is a relatively strong team. In contrast to Qatar’s helpless capitulation in the first match, Senegal fought hard against the mighty Netherlands. Therefore, Senegal will play with the title of favorite in this match.
Qatar’s position in FIFA ranking is 50th while Senegal’s position is 18th. . The match will undoubtedly be a tough test for Qatar.
Key Points of Qatar vs Senegal Match
Host nation Qatar disappointed fans in the first match. They were preparing for the World Cup under the leadership of Sanchez for the past 12 years. Ahead of the World Cup, showing superiority in the inter-continental clash raised hopes among fans. But in the first match they failed to sign that talent. So there is no doubt that they will want to turn around in this match. Almayez Ali will be the charioteer of their dream journey.
On the other hand, although they lost their first match against a relatively strong opponent, the Netherlands, Senegal’s ability to fight caught everyone’s attention. They were able to hold off the Orange until the 84th minute of the match. In addition, this time they repeatedly attacked the goal posts of the Netherlands.
So it can be said that Senegal is ready to pull off an easy win against relatively weak Qatar. It can be assumed that Ismaila Sir, the main star of the team, will win the do-or-die match if he gets the support of the rest.
Qatar vs Senegal Head to Head
This match is going to be the first meeting between the two teams.
Qatar vs Senegal Team News
Qatar, injury-free at the end of the first match, will play with their full strength in the second match. On the other hand, Abdou Diallo and Cheikhou Koyat, who suffered injuries in the first match, may be ruled out for the second match. Pep Gué and Ismail Jacobs can be seen in their place.
Qatar vs Senegal squad
Qatar squad
Goalkeeper: Saad Alsheeb, Yousof Hassan, Meshaal Barsham
Defender: Pedro Miguel, Mohammed Waad, Tarek Salman, Musaab Khidir, Homam Ahmed, Bassam Hisham, Boualem Khoukhi, Ismail Mohamad
Midfielder: Abdelkarim Hassan, Abdulaziz Hatem, Ali Assadalla, Hassan Alhaydos, Karim Boudiaf, Salem Al Hajri, Assim Madibo, Naif Abdulraheem, Jassem Gaber, Moustafa Tarek
Forward: Ahmed Alaaeldin, Mohammed Muntari, Akram Afif, Khalid Muneer, Almoez Ali
Senegal squad
Goalkeeper: Seny Dieng, Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis
Defender: Formose Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cisse, Cheikhou Kouyate, Moussa Ndiaye, Fode Ballo, Ismail Jakobs, Youssouf Sabaly, Abdou Diallo, Moustapha Name
Midfielder: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Pathe Ciss, Krepin Diatta, Pape Sarr, Mamadou Ndiaye, Pape Gueye
Forward: Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr, Famara Diedhiou, Cheikh Dieng
Qatar vs Senegal Prediction
Scorecard: Qatar 2-0 Senegal
Considering the statistics and strength of the team, Senegal will be ahead in this match. On the other hand, Qatar will try to disappoint the fans. But undoubtedly, it is going to be a tough test for Qatar.