Tahiti vs Senegal – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 Match Analysis

Senegal staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Tahiti 6-3 in a high-octane clash at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025, with Ousseynou Faye’s unstoppable fireball igniting a late surge.

Tahiti goals: Heimanu Taiarui, Gervais Chan-Kat, Matatia Paama

Senegal goals: Mamadou Sylla (2), Mamour Diagne (2), Seydina Gadiaga, Ousseynou Faye

Player of the Match: Ninou Diatta

The game burst into life with two spectacular early goals—a thunderous left-footed strike from Mamadou Sylla for Senegal, quickly matched by a slicing effort from Heimanu Taiarui for Tahiti.

Tahiti seized momentum in the second period, with Gervais Chan-Kat executing a stunning bicycle kick and Matatia Paama finishing a counter-attack with precision. After Seydina Gadiaga missed a penalty, Teave Teamotuaitau’s miscue gifted Mamour Diagne a chance to close the gap, which he converted to make it a one-goal game.

Gadiaga redeemed himself by blasting in a powerful free-kick to level the scores. With the game on a knife-edge heading into the final minutes, Senegal launched a relentless offensive.

Faye’s blazing long-range strike broke the deadlock and shifted the tide for good. Sylla and Diagne each added another goal to seal a memorable 6-3 victory.

After the final whistle, the Tahitian players performed a traditional haka as the Senegalese team respectfully watched on—a moment of sportsmanship and cultural pride to end a pulsating encounter.

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