Youri Tielemans scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup thriller. The result keeps Belgium alive in the group, though their performance left plenty to question.
Belgium vs Senegal
First half0 - 1
- 25
Second half2 - 1
- 64(Foul)
- 67(Foul)
ET1 - 0
- 109
- 120 + 1VAR review (Y. Tielemans)
- 120 + 5
Added time1 - 0
- (Dissent)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Belgium vs Senegal?
Belgium 3-2 Senegal (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Habib Diarra (25') for Senegal; Ismaïla Sarr (51', assist Moussa Niakhaté) for Senegal; Romelu Lukaku (86', assist Thomas Meunier) for Belgium; Youri Tielemans (89', assist Leandro Trossard) for Belgium; Youri Tielemans (120') for Belgium.
Was Belgium's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Belgium won on finishing.
Were there any cards in Belgium vs Senegal?
Yellow cards: null (Belgium); Brandon Mechele (Belgium); Lamine Camara (Senegal).
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Head to Head meetings
Belgium – Senegal
Belgium
Senegal
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 2 |
Average per game | 3 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 3-2 | 0 |
Form
Belgium
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
Senegal
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Belgium – Senegal
1X hasn't lost in 16 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.95 | 3.40 | 4.10 |
1X hasn't lost in 16 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.95 | 3.40 | 4.10 |