2019 African Cup of Nations

~Rebel~ · 10-07-2019 6:36pm

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.

HalloweenJack · 10-07-2019 7:06pm

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.

HalloweenJack · 11-07-2019 5:23pm

Algeria 1-0 up against Ivory Coast.

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

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-07-2019 6:24pm

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

ERG89 · 11-07-2019 6:28pm

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

ERG89 · 11-07-2019 6:43pm

Selective vision by the ref there

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-07-2019 6:49pm

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.

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-07-2019 7:38pm

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.

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-07-2019 7:48pm

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.

HalloweenJack · 11-07-2019 7:50pm

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

HalloweenJack · 11-07-2019 7:52pm

What was with that run-up?

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-07-2019 7:53pm

Algeria go through after captain Serey Die hits the post.

Think it's the right outcome.

ERG89 · 11-07-2019 7:55pm

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

citytillidie · 11-07-2019 10:03pm

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

ERG89 · 14-07-2019 8:48pm

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.

ERG89 · 14-07-2019 9:29pm

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

1-1

martyos121 · 14-07-2019 9:53pm

Mahrez, absolutely unbelievable.

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

ollie1 · 14-07-2019 9:53pm

What a freekick from Mahrez

Mr.Nice Guy · 14-07-2019 9:53pm

Wow, what a moment from Mahrez!

citytillidie · 14-07-2019 9:53pm

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

Friday 19th July
Final 20:00
Senegal V Algeria

ERG89 · 14-07-2019 9:55pm

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.

Morzadec · 15-07-2019 11:55am

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?

HalloweenJack · 15-07-2019 12:07pm

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.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-07-2019 7:13pm

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.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-07-2019 8:03pm

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

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-07-2019 8:39pm

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.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-07-2019 9:18pm

Penalty to Senegal for handball. Looks very harsh.

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

Morzadec · 19-07-2019 9:23pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

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

~Rebel~ · 19-07-2019 9:23pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

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.

~Rebel~ · 19-07-2019 9:27pm

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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