World Cup 2018: Reactions as Senegal beat Poland to record Africa's first win
Here are the reactions Senegal beat Poland 2-1 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Senegal beat Poland 2-1 to record Africa's first win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, in their group H game on Tuesday, June 19.
Senegal recorded Africa's first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup through an own goal by Poland defender Thiago Cionek in the 38th minute after he deflected a ball by Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Mbaye Niang scored the second for Senegal was he got on the end of a back pass.
Grzegorz Krychowiak reduced the lead to just one when he got on the end of a free kick by Piotr Zielinski in the 86th minute.
Senegal record Africa's first win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
After defeats to Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia, Senegal eventually won Africa's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The Terenga Lions were the first African side to two score goals in a game at the tournament.
Twitter were impressed with their achievement for Africa, here are reactions to their victory.
"Thoroughly enjoying the subtext of this Senegal victory: one of the most xenophobic countries in Europe being defeated by African talent, energy and courage Aliou Cissé président ! "
"Well done Senegal!!!! You guys looked like winners from the Beginning of the game. Sooo proud as an African!!!"
"Well done Senegal. Africa is proud of you!!!"
"Thanks to Senegal for making Africa proud"
"Great to see an African team coached by an African coach (former player) Triumph. Viva Senegal . Africa Oyeeeee"
Gueye, Mbaye hailed as heroes after Senegal win
Senegal take on Japan in their next fixture while Poland face off with Columbia in the group game.
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