FIFA U-17 World Cup

Late goals lift Senegal past European champions

Senegal topped the Netherlands 3-1
The result secured their place in the knockout phase
U-17 World Cup debutants unblemished in Brazil

Senegal continued their fine run of form at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019™ by qualifying for the Round of 16 via a 3-1 win over European holders the Netherlands at Estadio Kleber Andrade on Wednesday. Forward Pape Sarr registered his second and third goals of the tournament in the second half to help complete the Senegal comeback after Naouful Bannis gave the Oranje an early lead.

Senegal

The Young Lions of Teranga haven't looked like a team on their maiden voyage at the U-17 global finals. Between their two opening matches they've outscored the Netherlands and USA 6-0 in the second half. Sarr struck the equaliser only 21 seconds into the second half, and his penalty goal in the 87th minute ended up the match-winner. Substitute Aliou Balde tacked on a third five minutes into stoppage time.

Netherlands

Bannis' 10th-minute goal gave the Netherlands early confidence. Despite conceding twice in the final 15 minutes, the attacking play looked even, with the Oranje clipping the post in the 79th minute. Naci Unuvar was the Netherlands attacker who most consistently troubled Senegal. Though their performance improved in their second match, a second loss in as many games surely comes as unexpected for the European champions.

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2 November

Group D
Senegal-Japan (Vitoria/Cariacica, 20:00 local time)
Netherlands-USA (Goiania/Serrinha, 20:00 local time)

Cheikh Diouf, Amete Faye and Insa Boye of Senegal

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Cheikh Diouf, Amete Faye and Insa Boye of Senegal in the tunnel before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Melayro Bogarde, Netherlands number 3, against Senegal - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Souleymane Faye of Senegal takes a shot past Melayro Bogarde of Netherlands during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Naoufal Bannis of Netherlands celebrates with teammates

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Naoufal Bannis of Netherlands celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Samba Diallo of Senegal dribbles

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Samba Diallo of Senegal dribbles downfield during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Mikayil Faye of Senegal defends Naoufal Bannis of Netherlands

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Mikayil Faye of Senegal defends Naoufal Bannis of Netherlands as he collides with Ousmane Ba during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Ian Maatsen of Netherlands defends Pape Sarr of Senegal

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Ian Maatsen of Netherlands defends Pape Sarr of Senegal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Senegal players celebrate after beat France - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Aliou Balde of Senegal celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Netherlands players after match against Senegal - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Mohamed Taabouni of Netherlands reacts after Aliou Balde of Senegal scored a goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between Netherlands and Senegal at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Senegal players celebrate second victory in FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Samba Diallo of Senegal celebrates with teammates after Senegal defeat Netherlands 3-1 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Senegal players celebrate second victory in FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

30 Oct 2019

VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Issaga Kane of Senegal reacts after Senegal defeat Netherlands 3-1 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match at EstÃ¡dio KlÃ©ber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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