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Kalidou Koulibaly's goal takes Senegal to World Cup knockout stage

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 defender scored on 70 minutes to win this game for his country 2-1 and take his team to the Round of 16.

This was Koulibaly's first-ever goal scored at the international level.

 also played 90 minutes and made three saves, conceding one goal shortly before Koulibaly's match-winner.

Senegal finished second in Group A, only behind the 

In the Round of 16, they are facing the winner of Group B - which is likely to be 

Mendy, Koulibaly pick up Africa's first win at Qatar World Cup – Drogba reacts

Mendy performed better on the day making two good saves and one high claim. He also won 100% of his aerial duels. But the Chelsea goalie ultimately failed to keep a clean sheet. 

That takes nothing away from the fact that this is the first win by an African team at the World Cup so far. 

"It's a pity that Senegal conceded a goal, but this is the best performance so far in Qatar [by Africa], final score 3-1," Chelsea legend 

. A win would see the West Africans safely to the last 16. 

'He's shown ability to overcome obstacles': ex-Chelsea goalkeeping coach backs Mendy to bounce back

's goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon has taken to social media to support 

 after the latter was slammed for his performance in the 

"Everyone knows that the very high level does not forgive anything, neither a technical error nor a lack of concentration," Lollichon tweeted.

"A common save becomes exceptional without any reason and a big mistake is supposed to erase all the talent showed during several seasons.

"And as it is even more visible in the position of goalkeeper, it is the torrent of comments where incompetence and ignorance are often reigning.

"Yes, Edouard has not been at his best for some time but he has shown, both in his life and in his career, his amazing ability to overcome obstacles. Come on Edouard 👊"

Lollichon played a big role in Mendy's move to Chelsea after the Senegalese keeper impressed him while playing at his former club Rennes.

Mendy had a stellar start to his career at Stamford Bridge, winning both individual awards and club trophies, including the Champions League, in his first season. Now, however, he's fighting for playing time with Kepa at Chelsea.

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Mzila Khambule

Absolutely true see Ziyech Pulsic Sterling Azzipiliqueta Silva Koulibaly just only Mount and Mendy are a little bit slow but they're playing well💙💙💙

@MoseSatya..💙💙⚽️⚽️#Chelsea

sammygwhite

he's good but WHEN it comes to His PERFORMANCE at CHELSEA so poor

It's coach, just like when Man u was having the same issues

Markus Anthony

Honeycrown

From this performance at the WORLD CUP  l think the problem is with our CLUB not players l HAVE been watching all CHELSEA players that are participating at the WORLD CUP they're performing good👋💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

almost every single chelsea players at the world cup, is giving it their best. and potter can't get them to play as a unit. something is wrong with the couch..

Player		G
Erling Haaland	Man City	20
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	20
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	18
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	17

Kalidou Koulibaly's goal takes Senegal to World Cup knockout stage

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