00:00Hoping the switch to home advantage will give them the perfect lift off as Group J prepares
00:10to get underway. The two nations step out from the tunnel, led out by our matchday referee Ibrahim
00:19Mutaz. Always that excitement at the start of a new campaign to go three successive for
00:34the first time in the country's history. We're underway here in Maputo, Mozambique facing
00:44off against Senegal. Group J is underway and can the Patrick Vieira era get off to a flyer
00:56or will it come unstuck at the home of the Mambas?
01:13The World Cup, Senegal will be happy for a chance to regroup and go again to Santiago.
01:24Lamine Si on his Senegalese debut, linking with Lamine Kamara.
01:31Ball down the line, patient build up from Senegal. He wants to bring that form to the international
01:40stage as he whips it in, a flick in the near post. The ball's there, but it's well gathered
01:45by Hernan Suani.
01:55That one out in the end by Kimis Savala.
02:09looking to drive it to the area, whipped across. A couple of times already Adalasima has proven
02:18a dangerous direct threat. Asandiao clips it across. Comes into this international break, having gone
02:29his first villain's goal on league duty. And a victory over Tottenham. And there was danger again.
02:51ball swept across.
02:58Monolanga clearing. Mozambique will know. Qualification hopes aren't completely based on this tie, but
03:05they want to put on a show for their home crowd. Jenny Katamo, first real chance to shine, it's got
03:11Mozambique
03:12back up the pitch, a brilliant ball. Yeva Juif waited. And he'll be happy he did only. It's a really
03:19good late run.
03:21In fact it's Gildo Villancullo. In the end, one of the early choices for Patrick Vieira.
03:30Contexting to have Kuladu Koulabali on the bench.
03:36But it's Nicholas Jackson. Links beautifully. Well a celebration there. Fist clenched,
03:43because Bruno Wilson just managing to get the challenging back.
03:52now there's a chance four on four the shot comes in
03:59and eventually they survive but Arnane
04:04Alec Jouf Abdallah Sima clips it in to the back post
04:11just not enough time or space to turn that in and he'll certainly be pleased with the
04:19opening 20 minutes of his reign if frustrated there's nothing to show for it on the scoreboard
04:25that could change now now if launch is long Nicholas Jackson fought so hard
04:31I don't know
04:46ball lifted into a good area
04:50now swung in it's falling kindly Nicholas Jackson
04:59now the crowd get excited
05:02Jenny Catamo drills in a ball oh he had to get that right and the ball smashed in but wide
05:09of the mark
05:13the pressure they've tried to exert
05:18lovely football this is what Patrick Vieira will be wanting they haven't had so much time to
05:23prepare the ball swung in Nicholas Jackson was waiting but Bruno Wilson he's in in Serie A
05:30thrashing by Como of Genoa as the ball's lifted to the back post
05:35well it's kept in
05:37and now a chance to strike Lamine C looking for a dream debut goal
05:44it's remained an attack
05:48Lamine Kamara leaves it to Malek Jouf could have been an easy take but Silouan elected to put fists for
05:56it
06:16a chance to once again drive at the Mamba's defence
06:24digs out the cross it's a wonderful
06:26a wonderful touch and it's an even better finish
06:31a 1 2 from Nicholas Jackson could that be a knockout blow for Mozambique
06:41the Patrick Vieira era is up and running
06:57Real quality and class.
07:02As Nicholas Jackson shows wonderful touch and poise.
07:12But this, seeing him back on the score sheet, what a touch this was.
07:18And then the presence of mind, the outside of the boot.
07:23It's unfortunate for Eran Silouan who got a touch.
07:32Already looking for a fine acquisition for Monaco.
07:37Now a chance for Senegal to go for two.
07:41Smashed through.
07:44Papsar.
07:47Broke kindly to the midfielder.
07:50He didn't have any hesitation.
07:54Struck true.
07:56Right at it.
07:58The start of the Vieira era.
08:01Ramin Kamara is in his flow.
08:05It's a short corner this time that he'll dig out the cross.
08:09Headed away, but only to the edge of the area.
08:12Oh, change that.
08:17Well, Gima.
08:19A lot of shy Violet in the box as the ball swung in deep.
08:22Headed across.
08:24Great opportunity for Ed Mielsen.
08:26It wasn't exactly easy.
08:31Nice little incisive pass.
08:33Ciao.
08:34And she decides to stay on his feet as three minutes are added on.
08:38Chasing it down, but Papsar unable to get...
08:42He wants to always at least stay within a goal as Conde waves his players forward.
08:49He wants them to push.
08:51And they'll get an opportunity to do so from this corner kick.
08:57The short corner is taken.
09:00Chance to strike for a goal, and it's ended up in the back of the net!
09:06Yeva Jouf unsighted by Mozambique's star man Jenny Katamo at it again.
09:29The two-time Portuguese champion with Sporting Club.
09:34Just loves scoring on international duty.
09:40His fifth goal in his last eight for the Mambas.
09:47Well, he got it out of his feet quickly.
09:49It's a good strike.
09:52But it shouldn't have been good enough to beat Yeva Jouf.
09:57Here we'll see better.
09:59Was there a slight deflection?
10:01He couldn't get down quickly enough.
10:04And the Nice goalkeeper on his first competitive start.
10:08Caught.
10:11Well, that's changed the atmosphere.
10:17The Stadion National Desimpeto certainly has a very excited air about it as the half-time whistle is blown.
10:28Senegal have been dominant.
10:31They've finally found the way through.
10:36They've bettered that in the sense that they've scored a goal.
10:41Now they're hoping that history could beckon.
10:44Senegal want to reset and restore their lead.
10:50How will the second half unfold as we're underway?
11:00Siloan showing great composure there out of his goal.
11:04Bruno Langa.
11:08It's a very inviting switch of play for Jenny Katamo who drives it to the area but overcooks it.
11:16Just wanted the Sporting Club since 2019.
11:21Contract till 2028 there.
11:23As Abdallah Sima charging into space again.
11:26Was there an offside?
11:27But Nicholas Jackson hits the target.
11:36Senegal trying to keep a high line.
11:38Then Diakate dropping in.
11:39It's lifted long.
11:40The Lyon defender heads away but it's still alive.
11:45Professor Bangal getting a shot away and it comes back to the number nine but he's offside.
11:57Certainly more attacking intent from Mozambique.
12:04Offside on this occasion but you saw four red shirts pushed forward.
12:13Bruno Langa finally gets it underway.
12:22Offside flag.
12:30But before then it's a chance for Senegal and the shot somehow has just fired wide.
12:38It seemed destined.
12:41The lines of Taranga back into the lead.
12:43He did so well to get away from Bruno Langa.
12:48It's got to be a good 30-odd metres.
12:52But he looks happy to try it.
12:55Hits on the target.
12:56But that's comfortable for Yevan Jouf.
12:58Thank you for Hassan Jouf.
13:03What options does he have?
13:07Coming across to try and help Alfonso Ahmad.
13:11That's launched in but that's a great take.
13:14Currently one apiece.
13:17It's confirmation of the changes made by Mozambique as Malik Jouf swings in the ball.
13:22Jouf across.
13:24And Milsson clears.
13:25There's an issue for Beu.
13:30The Senegal.
13:32Come again.
13:33Jouf.
13:34They cut back.
13:38Just look at you.
13:39Raisi.
13:43Down the line.
13:44Nicholas Jackson, the flag went up early.
13:49Searching.
13:50For answers.
13:56Now he finds and fires it into Guima.
14:00Oh, a break of the ball.
14:02But it runs fine for Yevan Jouf.
14:07A while back in the second half.
14:11This one seems set up for a delivery.
14:16But it's delivered with Venom.
14:20And certainly.
14:22May have been.
14:24Quite off time.
14:25In fairness.
14:26Really got hold of it.
14:32Bouladilla.
14:33One of those waiting to come on as they look for fresh impetus up top.
14:37For Senegal.
14:38But it's Mozambique threatening.
14:40But it's a strong error from Abdallah Sima back to the sender.
14:46Lovely little back heel.
14:48And Lange.
14:48Straight on to Katamo.
14:51Twisting.
14:52Turning.
14:54But superb defending.
14:57Abdallah Sima.
14:58While he sees his ball though.
15:01End up.
15:02With skipping feet.
15:03And then lifted in.
15:05Oh, it's a swing and a miss from Chamito.
15:09Good idea.
15:11It's almost six years.
15:13Senegalese international.
15:15Chamito is in here.
15:17Can really get it out of his feet.
15:18And it's a recovery job from Sané.
15:21And playing it off the forward.
15:25Three minutes remain.
15:28I'm not convinced there'll be an awful lot of stoppage time.
15:32Great ball though.
15:33Pap Gay makes the run.
15:35Tries to force it across.
15:37Abdallah Sima gets the break of the ball.
15:40Now he gets it back.
15:43Tries to whip it in, but it's still there to be fought for.
15:46Heads it.
15:47Fortuitously finds Lamine Camara.
15:49Lamine Si.
15:52Cut back to Abdallah Sima.
15:55Just so many red shirts.
15:58They come on for his Senegal debut.
16:03He's an imposing figure.
16:06They hope to take advantage.
16:09Abdallah Sima.
16:12Lamine Si.
16:20Working it nicely.
16:21But there's so many red shirts to cut through.
16:25Five minutes added on.
16:27We've already played one.
16:28As the ball's deflected behind for a corner.
16:37Ball swung in, but it's one that certainly worried.
16:44Mozambique's.
16:46Too much on it.
16:49Took it behind.
16:50Firing through the crowd after a short corner.
16:55That sees us at one apiece in this goalless second half.
17:01Anik Juf wanted a free kick, didn't get it.
17:05Tony Katamo linking well.
17:06The ball swung in, but it's overcooked.
17:09Too much.
17:11No, he doesn't.
17:12And Mozambique are not settling for a point.
17:15They want to burst forward.
17:17Chimito.
17:18Jenny Katamo.
17:22Waiting for support.
17:25Gets it.
17:26Drilled across.
17:28That's a really good touch to keep it alive.
17:32Slammed through, but deflected.
17:35Emmanuel Kampala was begging for it.
17:38Once it came, he was a bit rushed.
17:40And that is full time.
17:43Well, Senegal seem to be on course for an opening victory of the Vieira era.
17:51When Nicholas Jackson scored.
17:52But at first half stoppage time, Jenny Katamo fired through the crowd.
17:58And caught Jeevan Juf out.
18:00In the second half, the Mambas were far more optimistic, energetic.
18:10Jeevan Juf out.
18:13I'm Jack Krillman.
18:14I'm Jack Krillman.
18:17And that is it for me.
18:17No, I'm Jack Krillman.
18:18Bиссing.
