Presentation of the England-Senegal round of 16 match
The English team starts as favorites in this round of 16 and showed the quality of its young talents in the group stage. In particular, Bellingham proved to be one of the best midfielders in the world and when Southgate sent Rashford, Grealish and Foden onto the field, they were ready and eager not to be inferior to the starters.
England in this World Cup is the loose cannon and in the elimination phase in the group stage they highlighted a mix between the expert players Kane and Mequire with the youngsters above all Bellingham. This round of 16 against Senegal is an important test to understand where the English team can arrive.
As for Senegal, as already done in the group stage, they will rely on the strength of their interpreters to create problems for the English. With its leader Kuolibaly in central defence, he will try to oppose the unpredictable plays of talent from across the Channel. It’s a pity that the African team was unable to field Manè in this World Cup, who is their most talented footballer and who in a match like this, would have been essential to counter the Southgate team.
Commentary on the England-Senegal match
Game that begins with Senegal in attack, Dia tries to enter the penalty area but is anticipated by Maguire. In the 8th minute England responded with Saka but was stopped by Diallo. In the 14th minute there was a chance for Kane, but he didn’t manage to be incisive in the header. In the 20th minute Stones headed the goal. In the 30th minute Dia was given an excellent opportunity to engage English goalkeeper Pickford with a strong shot.
In the 36th minute Sarr goes away to Walker who holds him back, only a free kick for Senegal. In the 39th minute England took the lead, thanks to a goal by Henderson following an assist from Bellingham. In the 41st minute Kane had an opportunity following an assist from Saka, but the English forward was not precise in finishing. In the 47th minute England scored with Kane following an assist from Foden.
First half with England who, over time, show their technical superiority. Senegal defended well up to midfield, but then collapsed in the face of the superiority of the English.
Second half England-Senegal
The second half opens, as the first ended, with England attacking. In the 57th minute England scored with Saka, who scored with a soft touch following an assist from Foden. After England’s third goal, the game was practically over. Within 15 minutes whirlwind of substitutions. Senegal tries to get organized but the British close all the spaces well. In the 76th minute, Koulibaly was booked for an imprudent foul play against Kane. From now until the end, there are still several substitutions. Match that ends in the 95th minute after 5 minutes of added time.
Final analysis of England-Senegal
England wins and advances to the quarterfinals, where they will meet France, who had previously defeated Poland. In this match there was no chance for a willing Senegal but nothing more, too weak for the English. The Soutghate side proved once again that they are among the best, with their young talents to the fore. Foden, author of assists and several plays, has confirmed that he is one of the clearest talents on the entire international scene. Bellingham once again above all, is probably to be considered the strongest 2003 in the world. Kane still scoring today, guiding Saka, who also scored in the match against Senegal.
In the quarterfinals clash between English and French with Kane and Bellingham on one side, Mbappe and Giroud on the other. A great match is expected, which once again will highlight the European national teams.
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