"Abdoulaye Seck and Habib Diallo scored either side of half-time before Cherif Ndiaye netted a late penalty to secure top spot in Group D for Senegal, while Koulibaly was dismissed for a poor challenge on Aiyegun Tosin in the 71st minute. It was a sluggish start from both sides, with Senegal knowing a draw would be enough to clinch a knockout spot, but they managed to take the lead shortly before the break as Seck rose highest to head Krepin Diatta's free-kick into the far corner."
"Senegal continued to be a threat from set pieces, with Seck going close again, though their second did come from open play as Diallo fired into the roof of the net from Sadio Mane's cutback. Benin were then handed a lifeline when Koulibaly was sent off following a lengthy VAR check, and Benin almost halved the deficit from the resulting free-kick, only for Edouard Mendy to tip Junior Olaitan's effort over the bar."
"Data Debrief: Costly mistake from Koulibaly? It was a well-deserved win for Senegal, who produced 1.84 expected goals (xG) from 10 shots to Benin's 0.61 from six attempts, but their thoughts now will very much be on how they can cope without their captain. Koulibaly won eight of his 11 duels, including three of his four aerial battles, while he also recorded the third-most touches for his side (65) and"
Senegal defeated Benin 3-0 to finish top of Group D, with Abdoulaye Seck and Habib Diallo scoring around half-time and Cherif Ndiaye converting a late penalty. Kalidou Koulibaly received a straight red card in the 71st minute for a challenge on Aiyegun Tosin, leaving Senegal to prepare for knockout football without their captain. Senegal scored from a Diatta free-kick header and a Mane-assisted open-play finish before Ndiaye's penalty followed a counter-attack. Benin threatened from the free-kick after the red card but Edouard Mendy saved Junior Olaitan's effort. Senegal produced 1.84 xG from 10 shots; Benin 0.61 from six.
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