Senegal's emphatic win boosts chances of advancing

Senegal recorded a resounding 5:0 victory over Iraq. This was the final matchday of Group I. The match was played on Friday evening in Toronto.

Senegal finishes the group in third place with three points. It has a chance of advancing to the knockout stage as one of the eight best third-placed teams. But it must wait for the entire group stage to conclude. Iraq has been eliminated from the World Cup. 

Habib Diarra scored to make it 1:0 in the fourth minute.

Ismaila Sarr scored the second goal in the 56th minute.

Pape Gueye scored the third and fourth goals in the 59th and 71st minutes. 

Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal in the 82nd minute.

Senegal suffered defeat in its first two matches.