Senegal frustrated by Uzbekistan

Moussa Konate of Senegal challenged by Kamohelo Mokotjo of South Africa during the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers football match between South Africa and Senegal at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on 10 November 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Saturday Mar 24, 2018. 09:00

Senegal were frustrated by a stubborn Uzbekistan side in an international friendly match on Friday.

The two teams played to a 1-1 stalemate at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, Morocco.

Otabek Shukurov broke the deadlock for Uzbekistan 19 minutes into the game to make it 1-0.

The midfielder beat Senegal goalkeeper Pape N'Daye from the spot-kick after they were awarded a penalty.

The Lions of Teranga managed to level matters through Pape Moussa Konate to make it 1-1 three minutes after the hour-mark.

Senegal then pushed for a late winning goal, but Uzbekistan stood firm at the back and ultimately, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Lions of Teranga will now take on Bosnia-Herzegovina in another friendly game in France on Tuesday.