Sadio Mane was Senegal's hero as he fired the Teranga Lions to the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Egypt's expense after a tense FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off.
The African champions came into Tuesday's game with a one-goal deficit, having fallen to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Cairo last Friday.
Hamdi Fathi's early own goal at a packed Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade leveled the tie, and Senegal went on to dominate proceedings for the rest of the match.
However, they could not find a crucial second goal in regular time. Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy pulled a string of fine saves to keep his nation in the tie.
Egypt's 1-0 defeat prompted extra-time. They had El Shenawy to thank once more, as the Al Ahly goalkeeper made several fine saves to deny their opponents.
The tie was a rematch of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final. Just like that match in Younde, penalties were needed to decide who would secure their spot in Qatar 2022.
A poor start to the shootout saw both sets of players miss the first four spot-kicks, including Mohamed Salah, who blazed high over Edouard Mendy's goal.
Mostafa Mohamed missed Egypt's fourth attempt to hand the initiative back to Senegal.
Once again, the onus fell on Sadio Mane to deliver, and the Liverpool man made no mistake from 12 yards. He thumped the ball home through the middle to spark wild celebrations from his compatriots across the country.
The victory guaranteed Senegal qualification for a third FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the country has achieved this feat in consecutive editions.
Liverpool fans share their reactions on social media as Senegal's Sadio Mane triumphs over Egypt's Mohamed Salah
The high stakes involved in Tuesday's game meant that fans around the world watched the two African giants battling for one FIFA World Cup slot.
Another interesting sub-plot was the Liverpool connection, with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah being important players for the Reds.
Following the conclusion of the exhilarating encounter, some Koppites took to Twitter to share their reactions to the game.
Here are some reactions to the thrilling game, including those from Liverpool fans:
Moadnstuz
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Regular game vs penalties? Which one is worse? Oh and btw senegal fans threw water bottles on egyptian goalkeeper.
That's not what's important just don't start it
SonyMontana52
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Ofc what the fans did in egypt is wrong but there is a big difference on regular game and penalties when it comes to lasers. Also It’s not like if someone tackles u then u have to tackle twice hard and injure him[Crylaugh] either way senegal won and congrats
But u have to know it’s only God who can forgive and forget easily but human beings hardly forgive so don’t step on someone tails if you know you can’t face him when he comes for an attack.
Cherifou
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Liverpool fans be like. let us double-check on Mohamed Salah when he return to Liverpool. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
29410918(deleted)
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Why would you have to start on the first place if it’s even only one?
Ofc what the fans did in egypt is wrong but there is a big difference on regular game and penalties when it comes to lasers. Also It’s not like if someone tackles u then u have to tackle twice hard and injure him[Crylaugh] either way senegal won and congrats
SonyMontana52
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Regular game vs penalties? Which one is worse? Oh and btw senegal fans threw water bottles on egyptian goalkeeper.
But why doing it first in a first place? Remember when the devil gives you something, he takes double than that in return
SonyMontana52
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2 lasers vs 200 yeah pretty fair
Why would you have to start on the first place if it’s even only one?
29410918(deleted)
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U forget DAT them Pharaoh fans r ze ones who started DAT laser torch affairs..?
2 lasers vs 200 yeah pretty fair
Dramz
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Mane and Salah are in secret hatred.
DavidDaevchinyama
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Egypt are too defensive,, they don't trouble opponents as much, you can't win games like that
Mahcmnprz
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mane
Shauny300
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Regular game vs penalties? Which one is worse? Oh and btw senegal fans threw water bottles on egyptian goalkeeper.
doesn't matter when they did just accept they opened the door when they did it at home & Senegal took revenge & they won call spade a spade my guy lol
Tuaknpy
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Every best player needs other better players in order to perform well. Mo Salah of Liverpool is not the same as that of Egypt, only their defensive organization helps them to compete as far as finals.
I agree with you Bro
Nuhblopsz
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Regular game vs penalties? Which one is worse? Oh and btw senegal fans threw water bottles on egyptian goalkeeper.
r u Pharaoh fan?? U gotta ze same treatment as u treat others... ok
Nuhblopsz
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Senegal full of world class players and egypt only have salah. Still egypt managed to make it into penalties. Without the lasers tho it would have been a different result but fair one
U forget DAT them Pharaoh fans r ze ones who started DAT laser torch affairs..?
BinuAdawe
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Senegal full of world class players and egypt only have salah. Still egypt managed to make it into penalties. Without the lasers tho it would have been a different result but fair one
Nothing they were capable to do in Senegal since nothing they couldn't in their home city. 👍
Alibaba06Mohamedou
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لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
Alibaba06Mohamedou
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Congratulations to Senegal 🇸🇳✌🏽🇲🇷
Vowcilt
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in his best season hebiscthe best player in England by far from MESSI
Suubdlnuz
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Don't forget 12th player of Senegal.
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then they could score more goals in first leg..bro relax, truth is there, Egypt team has not been good enough since AFCON
Willboy123
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Senegal full of world class players and egypt only have salah. Still egypt managed to make it into penalties. Without the lasers tho it would have been a different result but fair one
go and sit down
29410918(deleted)
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Senegal full of world class players and egypt only have salah. Still egypt managed to make it into penalties. Without the lasers tho it would have been a different result but fair one
29410918(deleted)
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so u going to act like Egypt didn't do it first leg?? lmao they played themselves & got what they deserve
Regular game vs penalties? Which one is worse? Oh and btw senegal fans threw water bottles on egyptian goalkeeper.
Poceiknpt
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Just hope what mane is doing to Salah won't make him to quit Liverpool bcos this is too much now
zokkmorst
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salah slapped mane in the dressing room 😅
like will Smith 😅
Shauny300
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so u going to act like Egypt didn't do it first leg?? lmao they played themselves & got what they deserve
zokkmorst
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lmao Salah is levels above mane he just had a laser pointer in his eye
Lmao not levels above mane, lol where was his levels before Liverpool
zokkmorst
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Mane > Salah
Jukacmnpy
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Every best player needs other better players in order to perform well. Mo Salah of Liverpool is not the same as that of Egypt, only their defensive organization helps them to compete as far as finals.
yaryardabeast
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This will sure give negative impact to salah game for Liverpool in next matches as well thinking of contract renewal issue. After all mane shows who is the boss now after somehow Kop always protecting salah instead of mane for those years.
lmao Salah is levels above mane he just had a laser pointer in his eye
Rahi09
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Don't forget 12th player of Senegal.
Miockmnt
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salah slapped mane in the dressing room 😅
Faybcdmnor
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This will sure give negative impact to salah game for Liverpool in next matches as well thinking of contract renewal issue. After all mane shows who is the boss now after somehow Kop always protecting salah instead of mane for those years.