Mali

Mali

Mali have found the going tough in their recent fixtures, managing just one draw from four matches. A 2-0 defeat to Iran was followed by a goalless stalemate against Russia, suggesting the side struggled to break down defensive opponents. The loss to Senegal, 1-0, proved costly, though Mali recovered some ground with a 1-1 draw against Tunisia.

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The results tell a story of inconsistency. Mali failed to score in the Russia match and conceded twice to Iran, indicating problems both in attack and defence. Against Senegal they were unable to find the net, extending a run of matches where they have not dominated possession or created clear-cut chances. The Tunisia draw at least showed Mali could respond when needed, earning a point after going behind.

Across these four outings, Mali have won zero matches, drawn two and lost two. They have scored three goals and conceded four. The inability to beat Iran and Senegal - sides they would have hoped to compete with - points to underlying issues in execution. The Russia result was a missed opportunity to build momentum, while the Tunisia draw suggests there is still fight in the team, even if consistency remains elusive.