Despite a good performance against the Netherlands (0-2), Senegal lost at the very end of the game for its first match in this 2022 World Cup. A really cruel scenario for the African champions who will have to bounce back quickly this Friday against Qatar, beaten by Ecuador (0-2), in Group A.The National Team had to make a good start for the 2022 World Cup.Reigning Champions of Africa, the Lions were expected by an entire country, not to say an entire continent.A status to defend against one of the best European nations.In the absence of the star, SadioMané, the team was able to respond by delivering a great performance.To the point of giving some cold sweat to the opponent.Moreover, the first period was well managed by the Senegalese Team.Despite some scares on a bad positioning of defender Pape Abou Cissé at the beginning of the match, the left back, AbdouDiallo, just after a quarter of an hour of play.Eagerly awaited, IsmaïlaSarr and KrépinDiatta were stirring on the sides.The second almost opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a strike, unfortunately diverted from the head by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.It will be necessary to wait for an hour of play to find the clearest opportunity of the Senegalese Team, on Boulaye Dia’s strike close to the post released by the Dutch goalkeeper, Noppert.A few minutes later, it will be Gana‘s turn to swing a heavy strike stopped once again by the goalkeeper.Moreover, the last quarter of an hour will be to the advantage of the Lions who dominate and offer themselves several opportunities to open the score.Before the fateful moment comes.It could have happened a little earlier in the game.Indeed, the African champions could have been punished in the first half on counter-attacks of the Oranje.Especially in the 18th minute, when Barça midfielder Frenkie de Jong, found in the box, procrastinated and allowed the Senegalese defence to come back.A hot alert that could have cost the Lions dearly.On stopped kicks, the Oranje were sometimes dangerous with the colossus Virgil van Dijk (53rd minute).It is finally against all odds that the Netherlands will surprise Senegal.On an innocuous action, Cody Gakpo beat EdouardMendy and opened the score (0-1, 84th minute).The second will occur in stoppage time (90th minute + 7).On a strike by Memphis Depay, pushed away by Mendy, Davy Klaassen popped up to surprise the Lions keeper.In the space of a few minutes, everything falls apart.The many attempts to get back to the score and the 10 minutes of stoppage time, will be in vain.After a good entry in 2002 and 2018, Senegal lost for the first time.The African champions will have to bounce back quickly in their next match against Qatar on Friday.Host country and beaten (0-2) by Ecuador, Qatar seems to be largely within reach of the Lions.