Kalidou Koulibaly scores second-half winner as Senegal secure last-16 spot

Kalidou Koulibaly scored a second-half winner as Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to finish second in Group A and book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup
Kalidou Koulibaly scores second-half winner as Senegal secure last-16 spot

MATCH WINNER: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly scored his first international goal to help send his side into the knockout stage. Pic: Francisco Seco/AP

Kalidou Koulibaly scored a second-half winner as Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to finish second in Group A and book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Watford forward Ismaila Sarr kept his cool to slot in a penalty spot just before half-time, but Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo equalised in the 68th minute.

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