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Belgium scored three unanswered goals to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time during a World Cup round-of-32 match on July 1 in Seattle. Youri Tielemans converted a late penalty for the winning goal.
ESPNBelgium defeated Senegal 3-2 in extra time on July 1 in Seattle after overcoming a two-goal deficit in a World Cup round-of-32 match. Youri Tielemans scored the decisive goal from a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time in extra time. Belgium trailed 2-0 after goals from Habib Diarra in the 25th minute and Ismaila Sarr in the 51st minute.
Romelu Lukaku scored in the 86th minute, Tielemans equalized in the 89th minute, and the penalty completed the comeback. Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made three key saves while his team was behind. The referee awarded the penalty after video review of a foul on Tielemans.
Senegal defender Pathe Ciss lay on the penalty spot in apparent protest before the kick. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw said the team had its own interpretation of the decision. CBC reported that Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku were substituted in the 56th minute and that Senegal played without goalkeeper Edouard Mendy due to a knee injury.
Belgium will face the winner of the United States versus Bosnia-Herzegovina match on Monday in Seattle. This marked the second time in the last 11 World Cups that Belgium came back from a two-goal deficit in a knockout match, following a 3-2 win over Japan in the round of 16 at the 2018 tournament. Senegal had advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams.
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