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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Senegal cruise past qatar - The Untold Story

Qatar defender Ismaiel Mohammed reacts after Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy makes a save during the two sides’ Group A match at Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on Friday. (AFP Photo)

DOHA, Qatar: Host nation Qatar are perilously close to crashing out of the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Friday, despite Mohammed Muntari netting a first-ever World Cup finals goal for the Qataris.

A win or a draw for Netherlands against Ecuador, who beat Qatar in the tournament’s opening match, later on Friday will see the Qataris become the first side mathematically eliminated from the competition.

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