Belgium awarded a controversial 120th-minute penalty vs. Senegal

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

A dramatic 120th-minute VAR-awarded penalty converted by Youri Tielemans completed an extraordinary 3-2 comeback victory for Belgium over Senegal in the World Cup Round of 32.

Belgium staged a sensational comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in the dying moments of extra time during their World Cup Round of 32 clash at Seattle Stadium.

Trailing by two goals earlier in the contest after strikes from Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr, the Red Devils fought back fiercely. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans resurrected Belgian hopes before the late drama.

The match reached a boiling point in the 120th minute when a pivotal VAR review resulted in a penalty for Belgium following Lamine Camara’s lunge on Tielemans.

Stepping up under immense pressure with virtually the final kick of extra time, the Aston Villa midfielder calmly slotted home his second of the night to win it for the Red Devils.

The decisive strike sent Belgium through to the Round of 16, breaking Senegalese hearts in one of the tournament’s most dramatic finishes.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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