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U15 football: Senegal beat Bahrain 7-1 in Baku

By , based on Beninwebtv

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Senegal’s U15 team beat Bahrain 7-1 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a hat-trick from Abdoulaye Diallo. The Lion Cubs have six points after three World Cup and FIFA U15 Festival matches, before facing Laos and then India on Monday, according to Beninwebtv.

Senegal beat Bahrain 7-1 on Sunday 25 October at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to Beninwebtv. The Lion Cubs secured their second consecutive victory after their opening defeat by Cameroon.

Abdoulaye Diallo scored three goals against Bahrain, having already netted twice in Senegal’s 7-1 win over Grenada. After losing 3-0 to Cameroon in their opening match, Senegal now have six points from three games.

Senegal are due to face Laos and then India on Monday 26 October, at 8.45am and 3.30pm GMT. The tournament’s first edition brings together 189 FIFA member associations from 24 to 30 October. Teams play eight-a-side, in two 20-minute halves.

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