There was high-octane drama in Yekaterinburg as Senegal failed to come out of their fixture with a victory despite leading twice.

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Mane put the Lions of Taranga in the lead in the first half but Japan showed resolve and determination which paid off.

Japan equalised through an Inui strike and the first half ended with a 1-1 draw.

Second half Senegal re-established their lead through a missile fired by 19-year-old Wague from a tight angle.

Japan pushed and equalised bringing the tally of goals to two goals apiece.

Africans who staked their hopes on a Senegal win were disappointed as the West Africans easily relinquished their lead, not once but twice.

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