U17 World Cup: Gueye hat-trick fires Senegal closer to last 16
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Idrissa Gueye grabbed a superb hat-trick as Senegal swept aside Poland 4-1 to close in on a last-16 spot at the U17 World Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday.
The midfielder struck twice before half-time after an 18th-minute opener, with Dominik Szala's own goal making it 2-0 in the Group D game at the Jalak Harupat Stadium.
Gueye completed his treble after the break to put Senegal on the brink of the knockouts.
Marcel Regula pulled one back for Poland, who remain pointless after two matches.
Senegal dominated and were unfortunate to see their momentum halted when lightning forced a delay just after the half-hour mark.
But Gueye picked up where he left off, adding two more following his early close-range finish to put the game beyond Poland.
The hat-trick hero and his teammates can seal progress in their final group match against Ecuador.
For Poland, elimination is looming after a dismal defence of their place at the finals.
Gueye was unstoppable, while Ismaila Sarr and Boulaye Dia also impressed for stylish Senegal, who have Japan in their final group game on Friday.
