Senegal Stun Brazil in International Friendly

 

In an international friendly match played at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Senegal stunned Brazil with a 4-2 victory12. Sadio Mane, former Liverpool forward and current Bayern Munich player, scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil.

Senegal made the most of their first chance when the Brazil defense failed to clear a cross into the box and Habib Diallo smashed the ball into the net with a powerful volley in the 22nd minute. The goal gave Senegal confidence and they scored twice in three minutes after the break.













West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta put Brazil ahead in the 11th minute, before Habib Diallo equalized for Senegal. An own goal from Marquinhos early in the second half gave Senegal the lead with Mane extending their advantage after 57 minutes. Marquinhos scored at the right end to pull one back for Brazil but Mane got his second goal with a late penalty





The match was held at Estadio Jose Alvalade, home of Sporting Lisbon, with nine England-based players in the starting XIs. As well as Paqueta, Brazil’s team at the beginning of the match included Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, Newcastle midfielders Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham forward Richarlison. Meanwhile, Senegal’s side included Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate, Chelsea center-back Kalidou Koulibaly, Leicester midfielder Nampalys Mendy and Watford forward Ismaila Sarr.

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