Senegal U-17 Makes A Win 2-1 Over Argentina U-17, To Lead Group D

Boubacar Ba (top) fighting for the ball with Argentine national team footballer Santiago Lopez (under)

The Senegal U-17 national team managed to create a surprise by overthrowing Argentina 2-1 in the U-17 World Cup Group D match, Saturday 11 November. These results made Senegal top the group standings with three points, while Japan was in second place with the same collection of points. Argentina occupies third place with zero points.

The match at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency, began quickly when Senegal's Amara Diouf scored in the sixth minute. Diouf sped fast on the left side of the Argentine defense and fired a hard right-footed shot that successfully shook the net.

Argentina tried to retaliate, but the game against Senegal made it difficult for them to develop attacks. Senegal then doubled their lead in the 38th minute through Amara Diouf who re-listed his name on the scoreboard.

In the second half, Senegal continued to threaten Argentina's goal, but they failed to add goals. Argentina scored one goal back in the 92nd minute through Agustin Roberto's free kick, but that was not enough to turn things around.

With this victory, Senegal led Group D, surprising that Argentina was ranked third. The next match in the group will feature Argentina against Japan.

List of Lineup:

Argentina: Froilan Diaz, Olises Gimenez, Octavio Ontivero, Tobias Palacio, Juan Gimenez, Mariano Gerez, Gustavo Albarracin, Claudio Echeverri, Santiago Lopez, Valentino Acuna, Agustin Ruberto. (Coach: Diego Placente)

Senegalese: Serigne Diouf, Mamadou Diallo, Fallou Diouf, Bobacar Ba, Ibrahima Diallo, Daouda Dion, Yaya Dieme, Alpha Toure, Amara Diouf, Lamine Saido, Idrissa Gueye. (Coach: Serigne Dia)

Referee: Atilla Karaoglon