PLAYER RATINGS: Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou shine for Senegal, as the African champions get their World Cup campaign back on track
- Senegal beat Qatar 3-1 in their Group A clash at the Al Thumama Stadium
- Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou both got on the scoresheet for Senegal
- Qatar are now eliminated after Holland drew their game with EcuadorĀ
- Click here to read the full match report on Senegal's victory against QatarĀ
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Senegal bounced back from their opening game defeat against the Netherlands to beat Qatar 3-1 in Group A on Friday.
Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou fired the African champions into a two-goal lead, but Qatar pulled one back - their first ever World Cup goal - through Mohammed Muntari.
Senegal quickly eased any concerns about a nervy finish, though, as Bamba Dieng made it 3-1 with six minutes to go.
![Bamba Dieng scored the goal that wrapped up the win for Senegal against Qatar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941191-11469651-image-a-76_1669393312764.jpg)
Bamba Dieng scored the goal that wrapped up the win for Senegal against Qatar
Qatar are now knocked out of their own tournament following Holland's 1-1 draw against Ecuador.Ā
Sportsmail's Kieran Gill and Sam Brookes have rated all the players from both sides.
Qatar (5-3-2)
Meshaal Barsham - Tried to get involved at every opportunity in the first half, but his decision-making was bizarre at times. He was fortunate to get away with a flap at a corner, that ended up with Senegal missing a good chance. 5
![Meshaal Barsham came in after missing the first game but looked frenetic at times](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64940895-11469651-image-a-64_1669392750062.jpg)
Meshaal Barsham came in after missing the first game but looked frenetic at times
Pedro Miguel - Looked to get forward more than he did against Ecuador, but was unable to produce much quality here. 5
Ismail Mohamad - Picked up a booking in the first half for a poor challenge. Struggled to keep Dia and Diedhiou at bay. 5
Boualem Khoukhi - Made a poor error for Dia's goal, failing to clear his lines when under very little pressure. Responded well after the break, though. 5
![Khoukhi made the error in the first half that Dia capitalised on for Senegal's opening goal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64940985-11469651-image-a-65_1669392834366.jpg)
Khoukhi made the error in the first half that Dia capitalised on for Senegal's opening goal
Abdelkarim Hassan - Cannot fault his enthusiasm and he clearly fancied a goal. Was shooting from everywhere at times, but did not find the net. 5
Homam Ahmed - Put in some decent crosses in the second half, but Sarr caused him plenty of problems down that flank as well. 5
Hasan Al Haidous - Had a quiet game and it was no surprise when he was taken off in the second half. 5
Karim Boudiaf - Unable to produce much quality in the middle of the park, especially in the first half as Senegal took control. 5
Assim Madibo - A combative midfielder and he earned a ripple of applause from the crow with a strong tackle early on. Mistimed another challenge in the closing stages and was rightly booked. 5
![Aassim Madibo worked hard but could not get his side back into the match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941025-11469651-image-a-67_1669392945328.jpg)
Aassim Madibo worked hard but could not get his side back into the match
Almoez Ali - Came into the game more in the second half and forced Mendy into a good save. 6
Akram Afif - Looked the most likely to score for Qatar so it was a slight surprise that he didn't get the goal. A lively performance and he perhaps should have had a penalty in the first half. 6
![Produced a tireless performance and perhaps should have had a penalty in the first half](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941003-11469651-image-a-66_1669392899099.jpg)
Produced a tireless performance and perhaps should have had a penalty in the first half
Substitutes
Mohammed Muntari - Excellent header to score Qatar's first ever World Cup goal. Just a cameo appearance, but he managed to make history for his country. 6
![Mohammed Muntari (R) scored Qatar's first ever World Cup goal with a powerful header](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941045-11469651-image-a-68_1669392992748.jpg)
Mohammed Muntari (R) scored Qatar's first ever World Cup goal with a powerful header
Abdelaziz Hatem - N/AĀ
Tarek Salman - N/A
Mohammed Albayati - N/A
ManagerĀ
Felix Sanchez - Brought Muntari on who scored the goal, but did not put enough pressure on Senegal early enough, allowing them to cruise in second gear for large parts. 5Ā
Senegal (4-2-3-1)
Edouard Mendy - Made one excellent save to deny Mohamad in the second half. Had very little to do other than that. 6
Youssouf Sabaly - Afif pulled over to his side of the pitch regularly, but he handled the Qatar forward well for the most part. 6
Kalidou Koulibaly - Looks more at home in a Senegal shirt than he has for Chelsea. A solid outing here for the centre-back. 6.5
![Senegal's captain Kalidou Koulibaly was a commanding presence at the back against Qatar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941051-11469651-image-a-69_1669393038157.jpg)
Senegal's captain Kalidou Koulibaly was a commanding presence at the back against Qatar
Abdou Diallo - Can play left-back or centre-back, making him a useful asset to Senegal. Kept things simple throughout. 6
Ismail Jakobs - Picked up a booking for a late challenge but was largely untroubled by Qatar's rare attacks. 6
Nampalys Mendy - A hard-working display in the middle of the park. Burst forward to have a late effort on goal, but it flew over the bar. 6
Idrissa Gana Gueye - Came close to opening the scoring with a shot from the edge of the area that flew just wide. Looked better than in the opening game as he played slightly deeper here. 6.5
![Idrissa Gana Gueye nearly found the net in the first half with a well-struck effort](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941065-11469651-image-a-70_1669393093453.jpg)
Idrissa Gana Gueye nearly found the net in the first half with a well-struck effort
Ismaila Sarr - Hit the side-netting early on and was a threat with his pace down the right. May feel he should have got a goal. 6.5
Famara Diedhiou - Scored with an excellent header after half time. It was not an easy one to control, but he stooped well and placed it beautifully into the far corner. 7
![Famara Diedhiou scored a brilliant header to put Senegal two goals in front in the second half](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941075-11469651-image-m-72_1669393154730.jpg)
Famara Diedhiou scored a brilliant header to put Senegal two goals in front in the second half
Krepin Diatta - Offered an outlet down the left, and almost scored with a deflected cross in the first half. 6.5
Boulaye Dia - Took his goal very well, pouncing on a mistake from Khoukhi to smash the ball into the bottom corner. His directness caused Qatar problems all afternoon. 7.5
![Boulaye Dia eased any nerves by putting Senegal ahead just before half time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941077-11469651-image-m-74_1669393196248.jpg)
Boulaye Dia eased any nerves by putting Senegal ahead just before half time
Substitutes
Bamba Dieng - Produced a composed finish to restore his side's two-goal advantage. Would have been easy to snatch at the ball, but he placed it calmly past the goalkeeper. 7
Pathe Ciss - A little unfortunate to pick up a booking late on as he appeared to get a touch on the ball. 6
Iliman Ndiaye - Not as effective as Sarr when he came on, but did a steady job off the bench. 6
Pape Cisse - N/A
Pape Matar Sarr - N/AĀ
ManagerĀ
Aliou Cisse - Dieng came off the bench to score, and the team shape looked better than in their opening match. 7
![Aliou Cisse will have been pleased with his team as they returned to winning ways](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/25/16/64941137-11469651-image-a-75_1669393257507.jpg)
Aliou Cisse will have been pleased with his team as they returned to winning ways
Referee
Antonio Mateu - Missed a couple of deflections that should have led to corners, but no major errors. 6Ā
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