FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 27

 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MATCH BETWEEN ENGLAND AND SENEGAL

Poland loses to France, Lewandowski pays off with penalty kick at the World Cup

The first round of the World Cup Qatar was held in Doha on 4 December (early morning of Japan hours and 5 days), and Poland (2nd place in Group C) lost to defending champions France (1st place in Group D) 1-3. Poland were able to convert a penalty in the closing minutes of the match after ace Lewandowski replayed it.

Poland won a penalty in the second half of injury time (extra time) when the score was 0-3. Lewandowski's kick was stopped in front by French goalkeeper Lloris, but the referee ordered a replay. Because Lloris came forward faster than the ball was kicked. Lewandowski calmly slotted his 'second' penalty into the bottom left corner of the goal, and the final whistle blew shortly after.

Lewandowski was denied a penalty kick by the opposing goalkeeper in the first round match against Mexico.

Hiroki Sakai's "not easy path" Japan national football team

Sakai Hiroki (32) = Urawa Red Diamonds = defender of the Japan national team in the FIFA World Cup Qatar did not stand on the pitch due to discomfort in the back of his left thigh after the first match against Germany in the first round match. However, he has a wealth of experience on the big stage and is preparing for the coming turn.

After playing a total of nine seasons in Germany and France, he joined Urawa last summer. "No one, including my family or my agent, was in favor of the transfer." It was just before the Tokyo Olympics, where they were supposed to play in the overage (OA) frame, and this World Cup was also in sight. It seemed wiser to put yourself at a higher level in Europe, but he was not.

He was a mainstay at Marseille (France), where he played just before that, but he said, "I was taking an important slot as a foreigner, and if they asked me if I had to be there, I thought I would have a question. I think if I had looked for a transfer [in Europe], it would have come out and I'm still confident that I can do it". Nevertheless, he decided to return to Japan when he joined Urawa, saying, "I think it's more tense to play in Japan, and I don't think it's an easy path to play here."

Their willingness to demonstrate their strength in tough situations has not changed since ancient times. Koichi Kuramochi, 57, the representative of Kashiwa Mighty FC (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, etc.), which he belonged to when he was in elementary school, said of Sakai, who was a forward at the time, "There were times when we turned over a match that we were about to lose. That was a lot of things for him. I have a strong desire to win, and when I go up a gear, I think, 'I can do this'.

England lead Senegal 2-0 into the second half of the World Cup

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place in Alhol on 4 December (5 Japan hours), with England (1st place in Group B) and Senegal (2nd place in Group A) facing each other.

England took a 2-0 lead thanks to Kane's first goal of the tournament.

England took the lead in the first half with Henderson's goal. Towards the end of the first half, Kane, the defending tournament's top scorer, added another goal from a quick break.

ENGLAND NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN WORLD CUP 2022

England lead Senegal 3-0 Saka adds a goal at the Soccer World Cup

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place in Alhol on 4 December (5 Japan hours), with England (1st place in Group B) and Senegal (2nd place in Group A) facing each other.

England extended their lead to 3-0 in the second half thanks to Saka's goal.

England's top scorer Kane pours his spare efforts to 'go beyond Rooney'

The first round of the World Cup Qatar final tournament took place on 4 December (5 Japan hours), where England, the defending fourth-placed team, defeated Senegal to advance to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive time.

The top scorer of the previous tournament has been accumulating strength in the one-shot stage. It was truly a blow to put his word into practice.

After not scoring in the first round, England mainstay Kane scored a long-awaited goal in the playoffs. "I'm a striker and I'm always happy when I score," he said with a smile.

England took the lead in the 38th minute of the first half and stepped up their attack to score the game. Then, in the last play of the first half, the ace scored his first goal of the tournament from a flowing counter-attack.

Bellingham, who stole the ball in his own half, dribbled through the middle. Foden received the pass and delivered a one-touch through pass to a free Kane up front. Kane cautiously spaced out one-on-one with the goalkeeper before hitting the opposite side of the box and into the centre of the goal. "We showed that we are a mature team and it was a really good day," he said.

In his first World Cup in Russia 2018, he scored six goals to help the team reach the last four. However, five of those goals came from Tunisia and Panama, who were relegated in the first round. In the playoffs, only one goal was scored on penalties. "We scored a lot of goals, we used a lot of energy, and as the tournament went on, I felt like our performance dropped," he recalled.

That's why he reveals that this tournament is "conscious of the opposite." In the first round, he started all three matches and scored a total of nine goals for the team, while he himself did not score. Even so, he scored one assist after another with a play that took advantage of his teammates. "It's in very good condition, it feels sharp." At Tottenham in the English First Division, he brings out the decisiveness of South Korean international Son Heung-min. He is not only the top scorer in the Premier League, but also the top assist, and he also has a passing sense, so he can do it.

He has now scored 52 goals for the national team. Rooney, who played for the prestigious Manchester United and others, came one goal away from setting the record for the most goals in the England national team. "He's a great player I look up to and I want to change his name as soon as possible." I have preserved that thought and power for the important battle. The quarter-finals will be against defending champions France. It's the real thing.

England beat 3-0 as Senegal reached the last eight of the World Cup

England (1st place in Group B) defeated Senegal (2nd place in Group A) 3-0 in the first round of the final tournament in Alhol on 4 December (5 Japan hours). England reached the last eight for the second time in a row, following their fourth-place finish in Russia 2018. They will face defending champions France in the quarter-finals.

England took the lead in the first half with a goal from Henderson, with Kane scoring his first goal of the tournament. In the second half, Saka scored to extend the lead.

Senegal were aiming to reach the last eight for the first time in 20 years since the '02 World Cup in Japan and Korea, but their chances in the first half were blocked by England's goalkeeper Pickford.

"I created a chance, but..." Senegal without Mané miss second round of eight

The first round of the World Cup Qatar final tournament took place on 4 December (5 Japan hours), where England, the defending fourth-placed team, defeated Senegal to advance to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive time.

Senegal were defeated and missed the quarter-finals for the second time since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea. Cisse said: "We created chances but we didn't score goals.

Senegal has to repeat the whirlwind of 20 years ago, and the coach of the captain at the time: "No excuses"

Senegal lost 0-3 to England in the first round of the World Cup Qatar on 4 December (5 Japan hours).

The whirlwind of 20 years ago was not recreated. Senegal lost to African giants in the World Cup to England, who had never lost before. Cissé said: "We weren't what we were supposed to be, but we don't make excuses. I'm proud of the players."

Until the middle of the first half, they applied intense pressure from the front line and created opportunities by dribbling to their individual physical abilities. However, they were demoralized when they conceded consecutive goals at the end of the first half. Coach Cisse will be at the forefront of the pitch until the very end. However, when the elimination was decided, he went to the pitch and hugged the players.

In his first appearance at the 2002 Japan-Korea Games, he surprised the world by suddenly reaching the top eight. After that, they continued to lose the qualifying round, but were revived under coach Cisse, who was captain at the time of the '02 tournament and was appointed in 15 years.

After leading them to their first main draw in four tournaments at the last World Cup in Russia in '18, they faced Japan in the first round. In the end, he finished third in the fair play points and was eliminated, but attracted attention for his dreadlocks. After that, he achieved stable results under his long-term regime and became the first African champion in FY21. And for the first time, they were able to qualify for the World Cup back-to-back.

SENEGAL NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN WORLD CUP 2022

"What he has achieved for Senegal is incredible, an extraordinary feat. We want to give him back on the pitch".

Goalkeeper Gomis shares his thoughts on the coach. Cisse has been absent from training sessions and the previous day's press conference due to ill health in the past few days, but he showed up on the pitch on this day to inspire his players.

He emphasizes dialogue and is highly sought after. "The more you play for a major club, the more mature you become," he advised his players. In the past, many players played for clubs in France, the former colonial power, but this year's squad has 10 players playing in England, which is more competitive.

Mané, the absolute ace, overcame the trouble of missing the tournament due to injury just before the tournament with his accumulated overall strength to reach the last 16. "I think [the players] have shown that they are very different from the top five teams in the world." Although it did not make new history, it added another medal to the charisma that is respected in Senegal.

England attackers: 'Youth and experience combined' Top 8 with 12 goals in 4 games

England (1st place in Group B) defeated Senegal (2nd place in Group A) 3-0 in the first round of the final tournament on 4 December (5 Japan hours). England reached the last eight for the second time in a row, following their fourth-place finish in Russia 2018. They will face defending champions France in the quarter-finals.

The momentum of the English attackers is unstoppable. Young players, veterans, and mainstays were involved in the goal one after another, and they comfortably beat the African champions with three shots. Kane, the 29-year-old captain, praised the team's accomplishments, saying, "It's a perfect blend of youth and experience."

The symbolic goal came just before the end of the first half with a one-goal lead. The 19-year-old won the ball in midfield and dribbled furiously. The 22-year-old received a pass down the left flank and took a one-touch shot back to Kane, whose ace calmly scored. The three of us completed a brilliant long counter.

The opening goal in the 38th minute of the first half was scored by the 32-year-old Henderson with his left foot after Bellingham's turnover, and the third goal in the 12th minute of the second half was scored by the 21-year-old Saka, who waited in front of goal for Foden's cross from the flank. Bellingham was convinced by the variety of attackers: "The first 35 minutes were tough but we showed that we can keep our composure in important moments."

England have scored 12 goals in four games in this tournament and are outstandingly destructive. Talented players around the age of 20 are on the lookout, but Southgate doesn't rely on youth and momentum.