Mali To Meet Bafana
28 January 2013
Mali will face tournament hosts South Africa in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after playing out a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday.
The result was enough for the Eagles to claim second place in Group B, behind Ghana who had beaten Niger 3-0 at the same time.
Congo grabbed the lead after just 35 seconds when Momo Sissoko was brought down by Yves Diba, which allowed Dieumerci Mbokani to slot home from the spot.
Mali responded well though and saw Mahamadou Samassa equalise in the 14th minute to ensure that they got the point they needed for victory.
The goal allowed the Malians to settle on the ball while Seydou Keita was putting some dangerous passes into the area - although none of his teammates were on hand to provide a finish.
Youssouf Mulumbu was tasked with trying to control the former Barcelona midfielder, but the West Bromwich Albion midfielder was booked for his troubles.
Keita then responded with a rugby tackle on the DR Congo midfielder and earned a yellow card of his own. Keita provided a perfect pass for Modibo Maiga soon after but he failed to head home from close range.
Tresor Mputu Mabi was brought on for LuaLua as Congo looked for victory after the break but the combination of Samba Diakite, Keita and Sissoko ensured that the Mali defence had more than enough cover.
Mulumbu forced the goalkeeper into a decent save while the Eagles almost snatched a late win through Kalilou Traore who saw his header hit the outside of the post.
The result ensures that Mali will now face a tough task against Bafana Bafana in Durban on Saturday.
Standard Bank Moment of the Match: After conceding early, Mali responded brightly and Samassa tapped in a cross from Adama Tamboura to secure their place in the next round.
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Submitted by: kukeme
Date: 13 April 2013, Time: 01:47:21
Yawn..the test will lie with ivory coast in the semi's..SA 2 - MAL 1
Submitted by: jessemyburgh033
Date: 31 January 2013, Time: 17:47:51
We will win this 1 with no doubt
Submitted by: oupcon
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 18:33:53
If only Morgan Gould was around he would make an excellent partnership with Sangweni, with Gaxa at RB and perhaps Matlaba at LB. Right now defence looks uncovincing
Submitted by: Mystery
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 14:42:58
Morgan arrived at camp today for Khumalo..........
Submitted by: Mnune
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 12:48:00
Semi finals is where we are heading. We'll talk about that match after winning our match this weekend
Submitted by: Makhusta
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 12:47:22
MosesMabhida, King Nsimbi's hunting ground!
Submitted by: Somandla
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 12:36:57
Coach, please spent an entire day working on penalties! Every other day during the week can be spent on tactics and all that but we NEED to practice penalties just in case. Khune is ok with penalties but our players have to start being confident enough to take quality penalties in the event of a shoot-out to decide who gets knocked out...
Submitted by: Perseus
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 12:32:32
Can our captain start on the lyk Lucky Legwathi
Submitted by: Szczesny
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 11:29:14
@lungelwa,u r right mhlekazi they r like those ones hu thinks all blacks is their blood brothers...bafana ur playing ko Moses Mbheki Mncane Mabhida tjeer what a Man....surely u can do it.gud luck boys.psa
Submitted by: Molane
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 10:58:50