Hattiesburg 1:0 Jackson Boom 
Long Island Rough Riders 4:1 Cedar Stars Rush 
Hudson Valley Crusaders W 3:1 Hartford Athletic W 
Flatirons Rush 0:3 Utah United 
Paraguay 0:0 Australia 
Türkiye 3:2 USA 
Botev Plovdiv 2:1 Arda Kardzhali 
Sydney FC U20 5:5 Sydney Utd U20 
Ural U20 1:0 Almaz Antey U19 
Baltika 3:0 Volga Ulyanovsk 
Austria Lustenau 2:0 FC WIL 1900 
Randers FC 2:4 Sonderjyske 
Sydney FC U23 1:0 Sydney United 
Heidelberg United 0:1 Oakleigh Cannons 
Rochedale Rovers 4:1 Gold Coast Knights 
Dandenong City 3:1 Avondale 
Keilor Park 2:0 Moreland City 
Croydon Kings 3:0 Adelaide United II 
Suwon FMC W 1:2 Gyeongju W 
Negelle Arsi 2:0 Ethiopia Nigd Bank 
RTC 0:1 Transport United 
Lillestrom 2:3 Degerfors IF 
Blacktown Spartans 3:1 Rydalmere Lions 
Eastern United 0:1 Cumberland United 
Olympia Warriors 4:2 University of Tasmania 
Glenorchy Knights U21 0:6 South Hobart II 
Bentleigh Greens 0:1 Altona Magic 
St. Albans Saints 0:2 Melbourne City II 
Brisbane Strikers 1:0 Ipswich 
Holland Park Hawks 1:4 Redlands United 
Senegal’s Pape Gueye didn’t start the match against Iraq, but he sure finished it. Coming off the bench, the midfielder scored two impressive goals in quick succession. His double helped Senegal win a key Group I battle and punch their ticket to the last 32 of the tournament.
Two Goals in Quick Succession
Gueye showed his quality as soon as he entered the game. He found the back of the net not once, but twice, with both strikes showing skill and calmness under pressure.
- First goal: A powerful shot from inside the box that left the Iraqi goalkeeper with no chance.
- Second goal: A composed finish after a clever run into space.
His performance turned the match in Senegal’s favor and gave the team a crucial victory.
Senegal’s Road to the Knockout Stage
This win was a big step for Senegal in Group I. They had to fight hard against a tough Iraqi side, but Gueye’s goals made the difference. With three points from this match, Senegal moved up the standings and secured a place in the next round.
The team’s defense also held strong, keeping Iraq from scoring after Gueye’s brace. Together, the squad showed they have the grit and talent to go far in the tournament.
What This Means for the Team
Senegal now advances to the knockout stage, where every match is do-or-die. The team will rely on players like Gueye to step up when needed. His ability to change the game from the bench gives the coach a powerful weapon.
- Confidence boost: The win builds momentum for the knockout matches.
- Depth in squad: Gueye proved that Senegal has strong substitutes ready to make an impact.
Pape Gueye’s Impact Off the Bench
Gueye’s double against Iraq was a perfect example of why a strong bench matters. He didn’t start, but he made the biggest difference when his team needed him most. Senegal fans have every reason to be excited about what this player can do in the knockout rounds.
With this win, Senegal moves forward with hope and determination. Gueye’s performance will be remembered as a key moment in their tournament journey.