This Moussa Niakhate missed penalty vs Cote d’Ivoire (VIDEO BELOW) was the only penalty missed during the Round of 16 shootout between Senegal and CIV and cost the Teranga Lions a spot in the quarters, with Ivory Coast winning 5-4.
Niakhate hit the woodwork while taking Senegal’s third penalty (with the scores at 2-2)
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from England vs Senegal (Round of 16 WC, Attendance 65,985 on December 4, 2022). England had more possession and the better chances, while Senegal had more shots.
xG England 1.31-0.97 Senegal shots map (Actual score England 3-0 Senegal)
1-0 Henderson goal vs Senegal xG 0.31
2-0 Kane goal vs Senegal xG 0.25
3-0 Saka goal vs Senegal xG 0.33
Sarr 23rd minute chance v England xG 0.50 (shoots high)
Boulaye Dia 32nd minute chance v England xG 0.08 (saved by Pickford)
This Papa Bouba Diop goal vs France (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Senegalese international score the opening goal of the 2002 World Cup. Diop scored this goal v France in the 30th minute of the game. It was one of the key reasons for Les Bleus failing to defend their crown in Korea and Japan in 2002. Effective assist for El Hadji Diouf.