Mane scores a brace as Senegal shocks Brazil 4-2

Senegal’s Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring his aspect’s fourth aim from a penalty.
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Sadio Mane scored twice to assist Senegal struggle again and shock Brazil 4-2 in a pleasant in Lisbon on Tuesday, the five-time world champion’s third loss of their final 4 matches.

It was the primary time Brazil misplaced by two objectives because it was overwhelmed 2-0 by Chile in 2015, whereas it had not conceded 4 or extra in a match for the reason that humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany within the 2014 World Cup semifinals.

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Lucas Paqueta gave Brazil the lead early within the first half and the aspect thought it had gained a penalty when Vinicius Jr was fouled contained in the field, however the referee’s determination was overturned following a VAR overview for an offside within the buildup.

Senegal made probably the most of its first likelihood when the Brazil defence did not clear a cross into the field and Habib Diallo smashed the ball into the web with a robust volley within the twenty second minute.

The aim gave Senegal confidence and it scored twice in three minutes after the break, with defender Marquinhos inadvertently deflecting an Ismaiia Sarr header into his personal aim earlier than Mane curled an excellent strike from simply contained in the field into the far high nook.

Marquinhos made amends for his earlier mistake by scoring Brazil’s second from a free ball contained in the field, however Senegal saved its cool and prolonged the lead when Mane scored from the penalty spot after Nicolas Jackson was fouled contained in the field by Brazil goalkeeper Ederson.

It was one other blow for Brazil, which has Under-20 supervisor Ramon Menezes performing as a caretaker coach.

The Brazilian FA (CBF) continues to be pursuing Real Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti to be its new coach. The position has been vacant for the reason that resignation of Tite following their World Cup quarterfinal exit in December.