Bayern Munich winger Sadio Mane scored twice as Senegal defeated Brazil 4-2 in an international friendly match on Tuesday night.
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid assisted Lucas Paqueta for an 11th-minute goal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.
Pathe Ciss was called for a foul in the danger zone in the 17th minute, but following a VAR review, referee Gustavo Correia reversed his decision to award the Samba Boys a penalty.
After 22 minutes, Habib Diallo pounced on a stray ball in the box to ensure the teams went into the half on equal terms.
Marquinhos turned the ball into his own net in the 54th minute to give the Teranga Lions their first lead.
Two minutes later, Diallo set up Bayern Munich winger Sadio Mane, who scored a wonderful goal to put the West Africans up 3-1.
Marquinhos subsequently made amends in the 58th minute by capitalizing on goalkeeper Mory Diaw’s poor positioning to cut the deficit.
Senegal won 4-2 in stoppage time after the South American powerhouse conceded a penalty and Mane stepped up to finish his brace.
The Teranga Lions have performed admirably in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for 2023. The West African side has collected 13 points from five matches in Group L, ensuring a spot in the finals in Ivory Coast.
The team led by Aliou Cisse has not lost a game in the qualifications, and they will face Rwanda on matchday six.
Senegal will play more international friendlies as they prepare to defend their Afcon title in Ivory Coast next year.
