Senegal’s Olympic Team Fight Back to Draw 2-2 with Colombia in Friendly
Senegal’s Olympic squad delivered an impressive display on Saturday as they battled back from a two-goal halftime deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against a strong Colombian side that has already qualified for the 2014 World Cup.
Despite missing key players Radamel Falcao and James Rodríguez, Colombia took an early lead with a goal from Gutierrez in the 12th minute. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly after through Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, leaving Senegal trailing at the break.
After the interval, Aliou Cissé’s side mounted a spirited comeback. Papa Moussa Konaté got Senegal on the scoresheet, sparking hope among the home fans. The dramatic equalizer came from Cheikh Ndoye, who unleashed a powerful shot that electrified the stadium and secured the final scoreline.
Both teams created several scoring opportunities in a competitive second half, but neither could find a winner, ending the match in a well-earned draw for the Lions.
The performance offered a promising sign for Senegal as they continue to develop their squad ahead of future international challenges.
