Gueye entered the pitch at the 56th-minute mark and immediately exerted pressure on Iraq's depleted defence, scoring twice and providing a key assist within his opening 30 minutes of action. His composed finishing—including a curled strike at 57 minutes and a thunderous effort at 59—exemplified Senegal's second-half dominance when Iraq's ten-man backline finally fractured.
The award emphasizes the impact of Senegal's attacking midfield depth and their capacity to impose rhythm through substitution. Gueye's performance bolstered Senegal's goal differential in the group standings, a critical metric for best third-place qualification.
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