The Sengalese game did not run smoothly yet but there was a class difference visible from the start. Zimbabwes attempt were quickly suffocated by the individually superior Senegalese and the Southern Africans were lucky that Senegal blew a handfull of chances in the first half. A goal by Camara was ruled offside, adding to it.
Before Camara and the young substitute Ba decided the match, ironically Zimbabwe had had a great opportunity to take the lead (Benjani).