By Daniel Oriloye - Senegal are through to the knockout stages for the first time since 2002 with a 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Sarr won a penalty just before the break when Hincapic crashed into him, and he cooly stepped up to slot it home.
Ecuador pushed after the break and equalised from a corner when Caused tapped in from close range , but just two and a half minutes later, Senegal took the lead again.
Idrissa Gueye's freekick deflected to koulibaly and the captain volleyed in the winner to send his side through.
Netherlands beat Qatar 2-0 in the otjery group, so Senegal finish second in Group A.
They will face the winner of Group B in the round of 16 on Sunday, and they will find out their opponent later today.
Ecuador couldn't find the equaliser they needed and are knocked out of the world cup.
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