Ivory Coast face Algeria in a must win game for the reigning champions in the Africa Cup of Nations
TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations / Group Stage
Japoma Stadium / 20.01.2022
- F. Kessié(24')
- I. Sangaré(41')
- N. Pépé(55')
- S. Bendebka(74')
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Updated 20/01/2022 at 17:54 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL TIME:
Algeria are out at the group stage. Goals from Kessie, Sangare and Pepe give the Ivory Coast a comfortable 3-1 victory and sees them finish top of the group. Thanks for following the game with us..
90'+3
DISALLOWED GOAL FOR IVORY COAST!
Haller produces a bullet header from Maiga's pinpoint cross. But VAR eventually says it is offside after the final whistle.
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ELEPHANTS STILL ON TOP:
The Elephants' fullbacks have been a constant threat. Kossounou wins a freekick. Gradel's delivery is cleared.
90'
ADDED TIME:
There will be 3 added minutes.
89'
IMPRESSIVE DEFENDING:
Ivory Coast have continued to defend well despite all the subs. Sangaré has also been good.
87'
POOR FROM ALGERIA:
Skipper Mahrez with a terrible, tame low cross which is easily cleared.
Skipper Mahrez with a terrible, tame low cross which is easily cleared.
85'
ZAHA ON:
The Crystal Palace winger replaces Pepe. The Elephants' bench looks very strong.
The Crystal Palace winger replaces Pepe. The Elephants' bench looks very strong.
84'
BOOKING:
Boulaya is booked for a cynical trip.
82'
GROUP LATEST:
Equitorial Guinea lead Sierra Leone 1-0 and will finish second.
80'
SUBS:
Algeria bring on Boulaya and Benayada.
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77'
DISALLOWED GOAL!
Kessi bundles the ball in for a tap in but he is flaged offisde.
75'
TOP SAVE!
Freekick Algeria. Mahrez's quick delivery is headed towards the corner by Slimani and its brilliantly saved. The corner is well gathered by the keeper.
73'
GOAL FOR ALGERIA!
From the corner, its crossed back in and Bendebka heads it in from close range. Algeria need 3 more goals.
72'
MAIGA BOOKING:
The sub is cautioned soon after coming on after a tug on the edge of the box. The resulting freekick hits the wall and goes over the top.
The sub is cautioned soon after coming on after a tug on the edge of the box. The resulting freekick hits the wall and goes over the top.
70'
ELEPHANTS FREEKICK:
Freekick around 30 yards out. Pepe steps up and launches it into row Z and has his head in his hands.
Freekick around 30 yards out. Pepe steps up and launches it into row Z and has his head in his hands.
68'
SUB:
Aurier also makes way for Maiga.
Aurier also makes way for Maiga.
67'
SUB:
Deli, who was on an early booking, makes way for Kouamé.
65'
KEEPER BOOST:
The veteran Sangaré has had a solid afternoon between the sticks after that humiliating mistake in the last game.
The veteran Sangaré has had a solid afternoon between the sticks after that humiliating mistake in the last game.
63'
SUB:
Bennacer makes way for Bendebka.
On
S. Bendebka
Algeria
Off
I. Bennacer
Algeria