This Monday evening, Egypt won their ticket to the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations. The Pharaohs were held in check by Cape Verde (2-2) after two goals in the final minutes. The Egyptians finished second behind the Blue Sharks while Ghana was third.
23:30 – Morocco qualified this evening
Thanks to Ghana’s draw this evening against Mozambique, Morocco is qualified for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations. Indeed, the Moroccans would be the best nation ranked third in the event of a setback against Zambia.
23:25 – The tribute to Salah
After his goal at the end of the match this evening, Mostefa Mohamed held up the jersey of Mohamed Salah. A tribute to his captain, who suffered a groin injury and was out of action for almost a month.
23:20 – Mostefa Mohamed succeeds Hossam Hassan
Scorer tonight against Cape Verde, Mostefa Mohamed became the first Egyptian player to score in Egypt’s first three matches at an edition of the Africa Cup of Nations since Hossam Hassan in 2000.
23:15 – Egypt, a first since 1990
In this edition of the CAN, Egypt failed to win any of its first three matches. A first for the Pharaohs since 1990.
23:10 – Egypt qualified, Cape Verde undefeated
The Group B matches of the African Cup of Nations have all been played. This evening, Egypt qualified for the round of 16 of the CAN despite a third draw in this group stage. Cape Verde remains undefeated and finishes first ahead of the Pharaohs. Ghana is eliminated after its draw against Mozambique.
23:05 – Cape Verde and Egypt back-to-back, the Pharaohs qualified!
End of the match between Cape Verde and Egypt where the two nations part in a draw (2-2) after a crazy end to the match. Despite this third draw, the Pharaohs qualify for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations after the draw between Ghana and Mozambique (2-2).
23:03 – Gabaski comes into play
Hit in the left arm on the second Cape Verdean goal, El-Shenawy was forced to give way to Gabaski for the last minutes of the match.
23:00 – Teixeira equalizes!
The Cape Verdeans remain undefeated! After a cross pushed back by El-Shenawy coming from the right, Bryan Teixeira recovered the ball, dribbled past the Egyptian goalkeeper and pushed into the empty goal.
22:58 – Egypt virtually qualified
With this second goal, Egypt returns to second place in their group. The Pharaohs are qualified for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations for the moment. In the other match, Mozambique equalized against Ghana (2-2).
22:57 – The goal is validated!
After the viewing, the referee awards Egypt’s second goal.
22:56 – The goal viewed on VAR!
The game is interrupted for a few moments! The Chadian referee of the match is called to check Mostefa Mohamed’s control of the goal.
22:54 – Mostefa Mohamed liberates Egypt!
Attia finds Trezeguet on the left at the halfway line. The winger sends a cross to the edge of the Cape Verdean area for Mostefa Mohamed. The attacker controls his chest before lobbing Vozinha with his right foot. 2-1 for Egypt.
22:52 – Mostefa Mohamed blames himself
On the corner, the ball is messed up and two Egyptians get in the way of hitting. The ball is finally captured by Vozinha.
22:52 – New corner
The corner is laboriously pushed back by the Cape Verdean defense. The Pharaohs get another corner kick.
22:51 – Corner for Egypt
Cross from the left from Ashour for Trezeguet. The winger provokes Logan Costa who concedes the corner.
22:50 – Attia apologizes
In the center of the field, Attia sends his pass directly into touch. The midfielder apologizes after this technical fault.
22:49 – Hegazy warned
After Marmoush, Hegazy is the second Egyptian to receive a yellow card after preventing Teixeira from continuing his race when he had passed.
22:48 – Vozinha repels Ashour’s missile
At twenty-five meters, Ashour is not attacked. The midfielder shoots with his left foot but it is deflected with his left fist by Vozinha for a corner. The corner does nothing.
22:46 – Teixeira stumbles on El-Shenawy
On a corner coming from the left, Logan Costa put it back for Teixeira. The midfielder regains the lead but it is stopped by El-Shenawy.
22:45 – Mostefa Mohamed misses the 2-1!
On a sublime pass from Ashour to the outside of the right foot in the depth, Trezeguet crosses outstretched in front of Vozinha’s cage. With his left foot, the attacker takes it again but it goes over the Cape Verdean cages.
22:43 – Marmoush gives up his place
In the 83rd minute of play, Marmoush was replaced by Mostafa Fathi.
22:42 – Semedo Festival
After a series of hooks in the Egyptian area, Semedo tried his luck but it was deflected for a corner.
22:41 – Vozinha wins
On the right side, Ashour feints the center before sending a stinging ball. Vozinha comes out from six meters and will relieve his defense.
22:38 – Logan Costa Imperial
What a defensive intervention from Logan Costa! After an Egyptian clearance, Mostefa Mohamed beats Borges in the central circle. In one-on-one against Trezeguet, the Blue Sharks defender does not throw himself and recovers the ball. Cool break less than a quarter of an hour from the end of regulation time.
22:35 – New changes
In the 73rd minute of play, Zizo came out in place of Kharaba. The attacker positions himself alongside Mostefa Mohamed. Cuca replaces Pina for Cape Verde.