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2019 African Cup of Nations

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,977 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    VAR rule out another goal, Mane this time, which was a great ball through and finish. Didn't get any proper replays so very hard to tell. From what little they showed of it, it looked like it was only his arm offside... serious lack of replays though. Weird.

    Senegal should have ahd another just now too, burst through, and major goalmouth scramble to keep it out. Mane really causing problems now, driving through and getting picked out in space.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭HalloweenJack


    Benin remind me of that Greece team that won the Euros. Very hard to break down and looking to take any lucky chance that falls their way. Won't be sad to see the back of them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭HalloweenJack


    Algeria 1-0 up against Ivory Coast.

    Been a good open game so far. Ivory Coast look a lot better than the other day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    1-1 now. Kodjia with the goal for Ivory Coast. Algeria with a missed pen to make it 2-0.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    The outfield players have made move blocks for shots than the goalie for Ivory Coast


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Selective vision by the ref there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Thought they might have given that as a pen but pleased they didn't. Would have been soft.

    1-1 after 90 minutes. Extra-Time on the way.

    Cornet on for Zaha.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Penalties on the way.

    Delort had a chance to win it with a free-kick in the last second but put it wide.

    I think Algeria deserve to go through on balance of play but who knows what will happen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Bony's pen saved. Advantage Algeria now.

    Algeria miss the chance to win it, hitting the post! Ivory Coast with a chance to take it to sudden death.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭HalloweenJack


    That Bounedjah guy is going to give himself a heart attack if he keeps that up.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭HalloweenJack


    What was with that run-up?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Algeria go through after captain Serey Die hits the post.

    Think it's the right outcome.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Astonished Bony gets a call up, he looks like he's out of shape the past 3 years.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,262 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    Semi-Finals
    Sunday 14th July
    18:00
    Senegal V Tunisia
    20:00 Algeria V Nigeria

    ******



  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Algeria 1-0 up through an own goal, this after Senegal got through Tunisia earlier with another own goal. A fitting way to reach the final given the standard of the tournament so far.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Penalty Nigeria. Harsh but I'd give it tbh. Arm was too far from his side.

    1-1


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,475 ✭✭✭✭martyos121


    Mahrez, absolutely unbelievable.

    Knew he was scoring that as soon as it was given.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭ollie1


    What a freekick from Mahrez


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Wow, what a moment from Mahrez!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,262 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    Wednesday 17th July
    Third place play-off 20:00

    Tunisia V Nigeria

    Friday 19th July
    Final 20:00

    Senegal V Algeria

    ******



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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Looking like a Senegal vs Algeria final if my layout is correct.

    Called it a week ago but I'm so thankful that didn't go to extra time. I fell asleep during the earlier game.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,952 ✭✭✭Morzadec


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Called it a week ago but I'm so thankful that didn't go to extra time. I fell asleep during the earlier game.

    Nice predo!

    Prediction for the final? I backed Senegal from the start at 11/2 but I haven't watched a kick of it yet. Wondering whether I should hedge a bit with a bet on Algeria...

    From following the scores they've possibly been slightly more impressive than Senegal, would you agree?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭HalloweenJack


    Didn't get to see either of thesemis but I reckon Algeria will shade it. They are probably the two most rounded teams I've seen in the tournament so it's probably the best final that could be had.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Teams for tonight's final (kick-off 8pm):
    Senegal XI: Gomis; Gassama, Kouyate, Sane, Sabaly; Saivet, Ndiaye, Gueye; Sarr, Niang, Mane.

    Algeria XI: M'Bolhi; Zeffane, Mandi, Benlamri, Bensebaini; Guedioura; Mahrez, Feghouli, Bennacer, Belaili; Bounedjah.

    Sarr vs Bensebaini will be an interesting duel. Both are teammates at Rennes.

    If Mane has a big performance tonight he might start to enter the Ballon d'Or discussion. He's won the Champions League, shared the Premier League golden boot, and if he can lead his nation to their first African Cup of Nations, that's a pretty strong case to be on the podium.

    I'll go for Senegal to edge it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Algeria lead already! Freakish deflection off Sane from Bounedjah's shot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Niang inches away from goal of the tournament.

    Half-Time and Algeria lead 1-0. Senegal piling on the pressure but can't find the breakthrough so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,630 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    Penalty to Senegal for handball. Looks very harsh.

    Ref changes his mind after consulting VAR. Think that's the right call.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,952 ✭✭✭Morzadec


    Penalty to Senegal for handball. Looks very harsh.

    Ref changes his mind after consulting VAR. Think that's the right call.

    Yeah not the call I wanted but definitely the correct one. Hands completely down by his side, that's the "natural silouhette" they're talking about where it's ok to hit your arm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,977 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    Penalty to Senegal for handball. Looks very harsh.

    Ref changes his mind after consulting VAR. Think that's the right call.

    Yeah, would have been very harsh... good to see this is the direction they're starting to push the handball rule with VAR, after some very dodgy ones earlier in the summer.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,977 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    Senegal putting on a lot of pressure at times, and fairly bizarrely Algeria are leaving them some space in behind to run into, which is exactly what will suit players like Niang and Mane.


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