Doha

Senegal defeated hosts Qatar 3-1 in a Group A match on Friday to knock hosts Qatar out of the ongoing FIFA world cup.

Mohammed Muntari scored the lone goal for the host and became the first goal-scorer for the country in the world cup.

Senegal enjoyed more possession having 55 per cent of it in comparison to Qatar which had only 45 per cent. The African side also had five shots on target in comparison to Qatar who had three.

In the 41st minute, Boulaye Dia's right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner helped Senegal take a 1-0 lead which they maintained going into half-time.

In the second half too Senegal looked more convincing scoring a goal in the 48th minute. Mohammed Muntari pulled one goal back for Qatar in the 78th minute.

Assisted by Ismaeel Mohammad with a cross, Muntari's header from the centre of the box went on to hit the bottom of the left corner. Muntari became the first goal-scorer for his country in the FIFA World Cup.

But the joy of home fans was short-lived as six minutes later Bamba Dieng once again restored a two-goal lead for Senegal.

The West African maintained this lead right till the end and sealed the match 3-1 in their favour.

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With this result, Qatar has no chance of moving into the round of 16. The other three teams in the group, Senegal, Ecuador and the Netherlands will now fight it out for the two spots in the knock-out stage from Group A.