Qatar will face this Friday November 25, Senegalfor Group A, in which both will be looking for their first victory and will try to avoid a new setback that could mean a premature farewell to the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The match will be played at the Al Thumama stadium in Doha, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators, with the refereeing of the Spaniard Antonio Mateu Lahoz.
“We freed ourselves from the pressure of the premiere. We were very nervous and I hope now we can compete at the highest level, regardless of the result against an opponent who will also win,” said Félix Sánchez, coach of Qatar, who just lost 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup against Ecuador, with a very lackluster performance.
For their part, Senegal, who have just lost 2-0 against the Netherlands, will try not to repeat the experience of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, from which they said goodbye in the first leg without having at least been able to equal their first surprise participation at Korea-Japan 2002, when she advanced to the quarterfinals.
“It will be a crucial match for both of you because losing in your debut leaves you with your back against the wall,” acknowledged coach Aliou Cissé. and he added it in the match against Qatar “we need to improve our aim and take advantage of the chances we create”.
And encouraged: “It’s not over yet. We are complicated, but we are lions, the Lions of Teranga.”
Possible formations of Qatar and Senegal
Qatar: Saad Al Sheeb; Pedro Miguel, Bassam Husham, Boualem Khoukhi, Abdelkarim Hassan, Homam Ahmed; Hasan Al Haydos, Karim Boudiaf, Abdelaziz Hatem; Almoez Ali, Akram Afif. DT: Felix Sanchez.
Senegal: Édouard Mendy; Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cissé, Ismail Jakobs; Pape Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Idrissa Gueye, Ismaila Sarr; Boulaye Dia. DT: Aliou Cisse.
Referee, time, tv and stadium
Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain)
Now: 10:00 (Argentina time)
TV: Public TV – DSport
Stage: Doha Al Thumama
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Source: Clarin
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