Senegal

Khadim N’Diaye- 5

Was caught out of position a few times and unable to get a touch on the ball in crucial moments.

Youssouf Sabaly- 5

Gave Japan too much space when defending, sending his teammates scrambling to cover.

Kalidou Koulibaly-   6.5

Worked really well with Sane, often providing the short passing option to get away from goal.  

Salif Sane- 7

Used his height advantage to full effect to win aerial contests and positioned himself well to get to the ball first.

Moussa Wague- 8.5

His overlapping runs increased Senegal’s attacking scope. He fired multiple crosses into the box, one of which resulted in the first goal. He sat on the edge of the box to pick up any scraps and was rewarded with a goal.  

Ismaila Sarr- 7

Used his pace down the right, frustrating the Japanese defence into conceding multiple fouls.

Alfred N’Diaye – 6.5

Started the game in control of midfield but dropped off in the second half and was replaced with 25 minutes to go.

Idrissa Gana Gueye- 8

Good movement off the ball saw him shifting and sliding over to act as the passing link between the backline and the strikers.

Mbaye Niang – 9

Swung in some dangerous corners and constantly tested Japan, not just with his pace but with his ability to abruptly change it which made him very difficult to mark.