Japan have a free-kick now, they send men forward but Gaku Shibasaki's kick doesn't lead to a chance.

More Senegal pressure and Youssouf Sabaly's cross is held by Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima - who played for Dundee United in 2015-16.

Senegal have another corner, they've totally dominated these opening stages.

M'Baye Niang also takes this one, and it's cleared... as far as defender Youssouf Sabaly, who shoots from 35 yards out and it's miles over.

Leon Osman
Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Very positive start from Senegal. They look powerful and pacy and they have got down the side of Japan a couple of times in the early stages. The Japanese will have to match them physically today.

Corner to Senegal now, M'Baye Niang takes - and it goes past everyone to the other wing. Idrissa Gueye puts the ball into the box but it's cleared.

Kevin Kilbane
Former Republic of Ireland winger on BBC One

It was a difficult one for Sadio Mane to get hold of, but a positive start from Senegal.

Leon Osman
Former Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Coming into the tournament, both sides would have been delighted with the possibility of securing qualification after two games. There's a lot to play for and it should be entertaining.

Bright start for Senegal as Moussa Wague steps over M'Baye Niang's cross but Sadio Mane wasn't quite expecting it and can't trap the ball.

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We are under way in Ekaterinburg. A win for either side takes them to the brink of the last 16.

Senegal are unbeaten in their three previous games with Japan, all of which were friendlies.

The Senegalese have won the last two encounters, keeping clean sheets in both games (2-0 in 2001 and 1-0 in 2003).

Senegal's win over Poland broke a record - they are now the team to have played in the most World Cup group games without ever losing.

In 2002 - their only previous World Cup - they beat France and drew with Denmark and Uruguay to reach the last 16.

The previous record was joint with Wales and East Germany.

National anthems o'clock. Senegal keeper Khadim N'Diaye is going for it.

Victory would see Japan become the first Asian side to win their opening two games at a World Cup.

The only previous occasion Japan have won consecutive games at a World Cup came at the 2002 tournament, which they co-hosted.

On that occasion they beat Russia and Tunisia in their second and third group games.

Didier Drogba
Phoenix Rising and former Ivory Coast striker on BBC One

I want to believe it is only a matter of time. It took France how long to win it? One day we will have an African team who will not only go to the quarter-finals and semi-finals, but win it.

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Senegal have the best win rate of any African side to have played at a World Cup, winning three of their six matches.

Senegal manager Aliou Cisse says he is "certain" an African team will eventually win the World Cup.

The continent has produced only three quarter-finalists - including Senegal in 2002, when Cisse was captain.

"Africa is full of quality and we're on the way," said Cisse.

"It's a bit more complicated in our countries. We face realities that are not there in other continents.

"But we fully trust our football, we have no hang-ups.

"I'm certain that one day an African team, an African country, will win the World Cup."

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