Qatar became the first team to be knocked out of the World Cup after a humbling defeat at the hands of Senegal and Ecuador’s draw with the Netherlands, but the host team’s fans inside a half-full Al-Thumama stadium had at least some consolation: they got to see a goal.
Senegal were far from impressive but still had too much for their hapless opponents who have made a strong case for the title of worst home nation of all time. For the Africa Cup of Nations champions, meanwhile, this was a shot in the arm and gives hope of qualification from Group A .
