The joy for "La Tri" lasted only minutes. In the 70th minute, Senegal’s captain Kalidou Koulibaly scored a dramatic volley after a defensive error, securing a 2-1 victory for the "Lions of Teranga".

Heading into the match on November 29, 2022, Ecuador held a slight advantage, needing only a draw to advance to the Round of 16. Senegal, however, required a victory.

Relive the high-stakes drama and key goals from this historic World Cup encounter:

The story of "Ecuador vs. Senegal" is most famously defined by their high-stakes encounter during the , where they faced off in a "win-or-go-home" final group stage match . While there are no confirmed senior competitive matches scheduled for them in the immediate future, their 2022 clash remains a legendary moment in both nations' football histories. The 2022 World Cup Showdown: A "Live" Drama

Ecuador fought back in the second half. In the 67th minute, Moisés Caicedo tapped in a goal from a corner, momentarily putting Ecuador back in the qualification zone.

Senegal dominated the early half, and the pressure paid off when Ismaila Sarr converted a penalty in the 44th minute, putting Senegal ahead 1-0.