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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Peter Hall

Kalidou Koulibaly scores as Senegal overcome Ecuador to clinch World Cup last-16 berth

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An expertly executed volley from Chelsea centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal through to the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time in their history after a 2-1 success over a heartbroken Ecuador.

With the Netherlands cruising to victory over Qatar to seal top spot in Group A across Doha, Senegal knew they had to win to reach the knockout stages for the first time since 2002, where the winner of England’s group will lie in wait.

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