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Thrilling Final in Rabat: Senegal Crowned Champions After Agonizing Draw
Rabat witnessed a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The match, held at the Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah, ended with a final score of 1 to 1, reflecting the intensity and balance of the game. Referee Ndala Ngambo from the Democratic Republic of Congo had a busy night, showing a total of seven yellow cards (five for Senegal and two for Morocco).
Ball possession was evenly split (50% for each team), but Morocco showed greater offensive aggression with 20 total shots, although only 3 found the net. Senegal, meanwhile, had 14 shots, with 7 on target.
The moment of greatest tension came in the final minutes of regular time, when Morocco missed a penalty that was converted by B. Diaz, who also received the assist. Just when it seemed that Morocco would take the victory, P. Gueye, assisted by I. Gueye, scored for Senegal in added time, taking the match to extra time.
Extra time was a reflection of the match: intense and hard-fought. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score did not change, and the championship was decided in the penalty shootout (results of the penalty shootout not provided). Senegal lifted the title, demonstrating resilience and the ability to fight until the last second.
Substitutions senegal: at minute 77 I. Ndiaye came in and I. Mbaye went out., at minute 77 A. Mendy came in and A. Seck went out., at minute 77 L. Camara came in and I. Sarr went out., at minute 90 N. Jackson came in and C. Ndiaye went out., at minute 106 M. Diouf came in and I. Jakobs went out.
Substitutions morocco: at minute 80 B. El Khannouss came in and O. Targhalline went out., at minute 80 A. El Kaabi came in and Y. En Nesyri went out., at minute 89 A. Masina came in and J. El Yamiq went out., at minute 90 I. Saibari came in and A. Salah-Eddine went out., at minute 98 B. Diaz came in and I. Akhomach went out., at minute 98 N. Mazraoui came in and H. Igamane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Senegal
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Morocco
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