Senegal is on the verge of knocking Belgium out of the World Cup and into the round of 16.
The African side took a deserved lead through Sunderland’s dynamic midfielder Habib Diarra in the first half, silencing the Belgian contingent.
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Ismaila Sarr scores a wonderful goal in the match between Senegal and Belgium
While European heavyweights pushed forward in a desperate bid to save their tournament, Crystal Palace Ismail Sar doubled the lead in the second half with one of the best goals of the World Cup.
Moussa Niahate initiated the magic by lifting a perfectly weighted cross over the top from deep inside his own half.
Keeping his eyes on the falling ball, Sarr performed a stunning chest control before firing a half-volley into the net.
What a stunning goal! See below:
“Stop it if you dare!” ?
Ismaila Sar with incredible touch and finish ???? pic.twitter.com/ns2tTX1MKA
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Ismaila Sarr has had a fantastic season with Crystal Palace.
The stunning World Cup strike came as no surprise to those who followed Sarah’s sensational domestic campaign.
The winger has had a fantastic season with Crystal Palaceestablishing himself as one of the Premier League’s deadliest and most consistent threats.
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Under tactical management at Selhurst Park, Sarr combined his trademark electric pace with highly refined decision-making and clinical execution in the final third.
Sarr scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Eagles in all competitions and helped his side to a historic European trophy as they beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League.
He continued this form at the World Cup, scoring 4 goals and providing an assist in 4 games.
