Senegal vs Cameroon LIVE: Africa Cup of Nations result as Sadio Mane sends champions into next round
Senegal 3-1 Cameroon: Sarr, Diallo and Mane all scored to secure qualifiction for the knockout rounds as the Lions of Teranga defeated Cameroon
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Senegal secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive win over Cameroon during their Group C clash.
The Liones of Teranga started the match as the better side and dominated the first half with a controlled and clinical tempo that saw Ismaila Sarr’s deflected strike give them the lead.
A second goal after the break, supplied by Sarr and tapped in by youngster Habib Diallo, seemingly was enough to earn them the win but a blockbuster last 10 minutes from Cameroon threatened an upset.
Jean-Charles Castelletto turned up the heat, pulling a goal back before whipping cross after cross into the box. The Indomitable Lions should have scored an equaliser but were punished after a missed effort. Senegal swept down the pitch and Sadio Mane converted the chance for his first goal of the tournament.
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Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
66 mins: Abdou Diallo floats a long free kick into the box and almost picks out Habib Diallo. Cameroon defend the aerial ball well then break forward on the counter attack.
There’s not a great deal of intent and Senegal get back quickly to cover their own box.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
63 mins: Mendy comes out to win the ball but misses it from the set piece. Cameroon fail to capitalise and Senegal get the ball clear.
The last five minutes or so have been good for them. They need to continue to push though if they want to score.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
60 mins: Magri plays the ball out wide as Cameroon look to step things up. Ngamaleu wins a corner and swings it in before winning a repeat for the Indomitable Lions.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
57 mins: Abdou Diallo collects a yellow card for running away with the ball. Moumi Ngamaleu reacts and pushes him in the back but it’s the Senegalese man who picks up a card.
He’s going to miss the next match due to that now as well.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
54 mins: Chance!
A free kick inside Senegal’s area gives Cameroon the chance to get a shot off at goal. The ball is lifted into the penalty area where Olivier Kemen leaps and whips a headed effort just wide of the nearest post.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
51 mins: The tempo is very slow since the restart. It’s suiting Senegal’s play beautifully who have the lead and are happy to defend it.
A diagonal pass comes into the box but the final touch just knocks the ball into the path of Andre Onana who scoops it up.
Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
48 mins: Ngamaleu works the ball down the right wing and looks to feed it up for Tchato on the overlap. His pass is slightly overhit and the defender can’t recover the ball before it rolls out of play.
Jean-Charles Castelletto is booked for a stray elbow when challenging for an aerial ball. He becomes the second Cameroon player to go in the book.
Second half! Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
Cameroon get the ball rolling for the second half. There’s been no changes from either team at the break though Cameroon need to step up their intensity to really challenge Senegal in this half.
HT Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
Half-time! Senegal 1-0 Cameroon
45+4 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half with Senegal in full control of this match. Olivier Kemen picks up a yellow card and will need to be watchful in the next 45 minutes.
As it stands Senegal are qualifying for the knockout rounds after just two games.
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