Senegal power past Iraq to keep knockout hopes alive
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in a World Cup match held in Toronto, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive. The match featured a red card for Iraq and a standout performance by substitute Pape Gueye.
Why it matters
The result significantly alters the group standings and the path for third-placed teams to qualify for the knockout rounds.
Scotland were dealt another blow to their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages after Senegal cruised to a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in Toronto to move into the top eight best third-placed sides.
The article provides a factual account of the match events and scoreline.
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