In a thrilling quarterfinal clash at the African Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast made history by securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mali, despite being reduced to nine men during the match.
The encounter took a historic turn for Ivory Coast when Odilon Kosono received a red card in the 43rd minute, leaving the hosts with just 10 players on the field. In a dramatic turn of events, Ivory Coast was further reduced to nine men in the dying moments of the game. However, this setback did not deter Ivory Coast's determination as they fought valiantly to secure their spot in the semifinals.
Ivory Coast's Historic Victory Secures Semifinal Spot in African Cup of Nations
In a thrilling quarterfinal clash at the African Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast made history by securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mali, despite being reduced to nine men during the match.
The encounter took a historic turn for Ivory Coast when Odilon Kosono received a red card in the 43rd minute, leaving the hosts with just 10 players on the field. In a dramatic turn of events, Ivory Coast was further reduced to nine men in the dying moments of the game. However, this setback did not deter Ivory Coast's determination as they fought valiantly to secure their spot in the semifinals.
Initially, Mali took the lead in the match, seemingly poised for victory after holding onto their lead until the 90th minute. However, Ivory Coast mounted a remarkable comeback when Simon Adingra netted the equalizer in the final minute of regulation time, forcing the match into extra time.
In the extra period, Ivory Coast showcased their resilience as Omar Diakit struck in the 123rd minute to give his team a 2-1 lead. With this historic win, Ivory Coast secured a spot in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations for the eighth time, marking their first appearance in the semis in nine years.
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