English:
Senegal Edges Out Mali in Tense Match in Tangier
Tangier witnessed a hard-fought match in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, where Senegal secured a victory over Mali. The match, played at the Stade Ibn-Batouta, was characterized by high intensity and physical play.
Senegal dominated possession with 65%, translating into 19 shots, 8 of which were on target. Senegalese pressure paid off in the 27th minute with a goal from I. Ndiaye. However, discipline was a problem for Senegal, accumulating 5 yellow cards.
Mali, on the other hand, fought intensely but was limited by ball possession, with only 35%. The match became more complicated for Mali in the 45th minute when Y. Bissouma received his second yellow card and, consequently, a red card. Before this he received his first yellow card at 23′. The Malian team only managed 8 shots, of which only 2 were on target.
Referee Abongile Tom from South Africa had a busy afternoon, showing a total of 8 yellow cards (5 to Senegal and 3 to Mali) in addition to the red card to Bissouma. The match ended with a victory for Senegal, who advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Substitutions mali: at minute 55 A. Haidara came in and D. Nene went out., at minute 69 A. Dieng came in and G. Diakite went out., at minute 82 M. Sangare came in and K. Doumbia went out., at minute 82 L. Sinayoko came in and E. B. Toure went out., at minute 82 L. Coulibaly came in and M. Doumbia went out.
Substitutions senegal: at minute 62 H. Diarra came in and P. Ciss went out., at minute 62 P. Gueye came in and L. Camara went out., at minute 75 H. Diallo came in and C. Ndiaye went out., at minute 75 I. Ndiaye came in and I. Mbaye went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mali
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Senegal
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