Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Niakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense.
Ivory Coast come from behind to secure spot for AFCON 2023 semi final
Nene Dorgeles (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oumar Diakité (Côte d’Ivoire) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Ghislain Konan (Côte d’Ivoire).
Fousseni Diabaté (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Mali. Conceded by Seko Fofana.
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Attempt missed. Nene Dorgeles (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Boubacar Traoré.
Franck Kessié (Côte d’Ivoire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Boubacar Traoré (Mali).
Delay in match because of an injury Hamari Traoré (Mali).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Oumar Diakité (Côte d’Ivoire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Boubacar Traoré (Mali).
Attempt blocked. Seko Fofana (Côte d’Ivoire) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Goal! Mali 1, Côte d’Ivoire 2. Oumar Diakité (Côte d’Ivoire) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by
Seko Fofana following a set piece situation.
Second yellow card to Oumar Diakité (Côte d’Ivoire) for excessive celebration.
Foul by Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire).
Fousseni Diabaté (Mali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Second Half Extra Time ends, Mali 1, Côte d’Ivoire 2.
Hamari Traoré (Mali) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
Match ends, Mali 1, Côte d’Ivoire 2.
Hosts win AFCON classic at the end.
No, the final whistle goes and Ivory Coast celebrate an utterly remarkable win! They continue to defy the odds in this tournament.
