HAMILTON, New Zealand: African giants Senegal on Saturday struck twice within a space of six minutes late in the second half for a fine 2-1 win over Qatar who exited the event after a fighting performance. Goals by captain and defender Alhassane Sylla (76) and striker Moussa Kone (81) erased the first-half penalty by Qatar's Akram Afif (17) at Waikato Stadium. In another Group C clash on Saturday, Portugal hammered Colombia 3-1 to remain undefeated in three games. Portugal finished their Group C campaign with nine points while Colombia and Senegal could pocket four points from three games. Qatar, coached by Spaniard Felix Sanchez, failed to win a point from three games following losses to Colombia (1-0), Portugal (4-0) and Senegal (2-1). In the 16th minute, Qatar opened the scoring after striker Almoez Ali was brought down in the box by defender Mouahameth Sane with a reckless tackle close to Senegal goalmouth. German referee Felix Zwayer quickly pointed to the spot. Experienced striker Afif ended Qatar's long goal drought with a well-placed penalty. Senegal found the equalizer through captain Sylla who - after a goalmouth melee - lobbed a ball over goalkeeper Yousof Hassan from close range in the 76th minute. Nine minutes from time, Senegal found for the second time as Kone flicked a shot home from close range after a through pass from Malick Niang.