Trezeguet who magnifies the frame
Opportunity for Egypt! On a cross from the right, Trezeguet inherits the ball at the far post and tries to outflank his defender before triggering a shot from the left. This one, unscrewed, flew into the stands of the Japoma stadium.
The Elephants try to find the fault
Big period of domination for Côte d’Ivoire in this second period of extra time but it remains sterile against a well-placed Egyptian defense. Complicated to find spaces on both sides.
End of the first half of extra time
Elephants and Pharaohs are neck and neck. There are only 15 minutes left for both teams to make the difference before the penalty shootout.
Cornet replaces Haller
In lack of success since the start of the meeting, Sébastien Haller is replaced by the former Lyonnais Maxwel Cornet.
Sangaré close to the goal
On a big wrapped shot from Ibrahim Sangaré, Gabaski flies away to deflect the ball for a corner. What a shot and what a parade from the Pharaohs’ second goalkeeper!
Kamal’s over-commitment to Zaha
Egyptian right-back Omar Kamal is guilty of a big foul on Wilfried Palace while trying to intercept the ball. The Crystal Palace player remains on the ground for long seconds. The shocks hurt more and more as the clock progresses.
Zizo strike repelled by Sangaré
Once again, Egypt is proving dangerous. Zizo benefits from a ball on the left wing to transplant in the axis and try his luck from the right. His strike is pushed back with his fists by the Ivorian goalkeeper.
Sherif’s head just above!
The Pharaohs return more motivated than ever in this extension. This time it’s Mohamed Sherif, the newcomer, who is close to deceiving Sangaré with a header that goes just above the crossbar. The attacker, victim of a big whim on the action, is evacuated on a stretcher before finally resuming his place on the ground.
Big opportunity for Egypt!
Trezeguet very close to opening the score from the resumption! The number 7 of the Pharaohs is perfectly launched in depth inside the Ivorian surface. His shot from the left, much too crossed, is repelled by an Ivorian defender.
Here we go again in Douala!
After 90 intense minutes under 33 degrees, the two teams will play an additional 30 minutes in this round of 16. On the Egyptian side, Mostafa Mohamed gives way to Mohamed Sherif at the forefront of the attack.
EXTENDING TO COME FOR THIS CÔTE D’IVOIRE-EGYPT!
It’s over in regular time! Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt will play extra time after this score of 0-0. Both teams will have had the opportunity to advance directly to the quarters but goalkeepers El Shenawy and Sangaré have decided otherwise.
Gabaski negotiates the corner well
First dangerous ball to negotiate for Gabaski the substitute goalkeeper! He won in the air in front of Deli on a corner very well shot!
4 minutes of added time
It’s official, there will be four minutes of additional time before the end of regulation time! Maybe it deserved a little more.
Additional time will explode
After all these changes, injuries and stoppages, added time should be important. 5-6 minutes?
El Shenawy gives way!
It is perhaps the turning point of the match with the injury of El Shenawy and he is replaced by Gabaski!
EL SHENAWY AGAIN DECISIVE
Great game for Egyptian goalkeeper El Shenawy after a double save against Zaha and Haller! Unfortunately, he asks for the change right after this double action!
Bailly remains on the ground in turn
Wearing a rugby helmet, Eric Bailly remains on the ground after a defensive header. He takes off his helmet but takes his place… with his helmet!
Injury change for Egypt
Fathy stays on the ground, visibly touched in the adductors! He is being treated and will be replaced immediately by Carlos Queiroz.
Another strike from Pepe
Under the impulse of Jeremie Boga, the Ivory Coast is dangerous. Nicolas Pepe attempts a long shot but El Shenawy watches.
Pepe wakes up
Very little in sight on this match, Nicolas Pepe gets on his left foot and sends a rebound shot before the surface. El Shenawy captures quietly!
EGYPT ALWAYS DANGEROUS!
A perfect two between Mohamed and the newcomer Trezeguet! He comes face to face with Sangaré and wraps his shot but it’s next!
First change for Egypt
Carlos Queiroz makes his first change with the return of Trezeguet!
For the Ivorians, Boga and Zaha will end the match.
THE RESCUE OF EL SHENAWY!
Ivory Coast wakes up a little on corner! It’s shot at the far post towards Sangaré who puts it back in the box, on Haller’s head! El Shenawy makes the save!
The two teams cut in half
The physical condition of the two teams is deteriorating since they are completely cut in two. The heat and the humidity (+ 60%) hurt!
Nothing is going well for the Ivory Coast
As soon as they have the ball, the Elephants don’t do much with it and experience a lot of technical waste… Haller doesn’t have a great game in front!
Mohamed misses the target
Marmoush hurts the Ivorian defenders very badly on his ball shots! He obtains a favorable counter which benefits Mohamed. The attacker rolls up a shot that passes very far above!
30 more minutes to play
We have just entered the last 30 minutes of this meeting! Egypt continues to hurt Ivorians who no longer offer anything.
The suffocated elephants
How hard it is for the Elephants to exist in this second period! Egypt maintain very intense pressure and are the most dangerous team.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR EGYPT!
This time, Elneny overflows alone before centering hard at the penalty spot! The ball is deflected and is not far from deceiving Sangaré’s vigilance!
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EGYPT!
Super ball from Elneny for Salah who does not overflow and returns to his left leg. He gives a magnificent ball to El Solaya who controls but sends the ball over Sangaré’s goals!
What a battle in the middle
The two teams engage in a huge fight in midfield to assert their supremacy. As a result, the balloons are struggling to arrive in front!
At the same pace as in the first period
We left on the same bases in terms of rhythm! Watch out for a drop in engine speed due to heat and humidity.
HALF-TIME IN DOUALA! NO GOAL IN FIRST PERIOD!
It’s the break at the Douala omnisports stadium! Ivory Coast and Egypt draw 0-0 after a lively first half. Led by an excellent Salah, the Pharaohs found the bar on a shot from Mohamed. For the Elephants, Sangaré was not far from an opener after an acrobatic recovery. We are having fun, only the goals are missing!
Haller has one last cartridge
We are heading for a first period without a goal while the opportunities are there! There will be 1 minute of additional time, both teams deserve a rest! Haller stands out one last time with a volley that El Shenawy pushes away!
SANGARE’S VOLLEY!
Incredible action of the Elephants who feast in front of the Egyptian surface! Seri finds Pepe in the box and the Arsenal player crosses with one touch! He finds Sangaré who attempts an acrobatic recovery, El Shenawy makes the save!
MOHAMED’S STRIKE!
Again Salah is found with his back to goal and he turns to launch the young Mohamed. From a tight angle, the Egyptian striker hits low to the ground but it’s sent for a corner by Sangaré!
ubiquitous salah
The Liverpool striker struggles on the front of the attack and sometimes turns into number 10, sometimes winger and sometimes as a striker. In short, it is everywhere!
It’s over for Kessié
Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié is forced to give up his place after a hip injury. He will have tried to stay but he can’t take it anymore and collapses on the ground for the 3rd time. He is replaced by Serey Dié.
El Shenawy intervenes in front of Haller
Very good overflow from Pepe who settles on his left foot before crossing hard towards Haller! El Shenawy intervenes in front of the Ajax striker.
Pepe rate son corner
Corner for Ivory Coast well won by Serge Aurier! It’s shot by Pepe but the ball is returned by the near post!
Kessié is touched
Franck Kessié seems to be complaining about his hip but he would have injured himself. The middle of Milan, in discussion with Barça, will resume its place.
SALAH, WHAT A CONTINUATION!
With this crossbar, the Egyptians immediately put their foot on the ball! It combines well and Salah is found in front of the box. At the speed of light, the Pharon chained a strike that Badra deflected for a corner!
THE CROSS BAR FOR EGYPT!
Very bad raise from Simon Deli and the ball is recovered by Marmoush who takes his chance from afar! His heavy strike smashes the crossbar! Big alert for Ivory Coast!
Always so much contact
Like Serge Aurier with Mohamed, Elephants and Pharaohs are fighting a fierce battle but the opportunities are not plentiful!
Lots of technical waste
Both teams are struggling to impose a fluid game as it is strewn with technical faults. No precipitation !
Yellow card for Bailly!
First yellow card in this match and it is for Simon Deli after a big sole on Mohamed! It was Bailly who had committed the fault and the referee changed addressee!
Dangerous situation in the surface
First overflow from Serge Aurier who enters the surface before falling on a shoulder shot from Fatouh! The referee does not flinch!
Gradel has legs
First ball for Max Alain Gradel who provokes two defenders and manages to get into a shooting position! It’s just countered!
Already a lot of commitment
Both teams already know a lot of rough duels and the referee whistled twice in 3 minutes. Kessié takes his chance from afar but it’s out of frame!
COTE D’IVOIRE-EGYPT KICK OFF!
Let’s go for this round of 16 at the top between Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt. The winner of this clash will meet Morocco in the next round!
Egypt less strong than Ivory Coast?
The Egyptians were able to bounce back in Group D, after their inaugural loss against Nigeria (0-1). Thanks to Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs got rid of Guinea-Bissau (1-0), before obtaining their qualification against Sudan (1-0). It will be hard for the Egyptians this afternoon, they who failed at this level at home 3 years ago.
Ivorians impress
Côte d’Ivoire finished first in Group E, which included the title holders of the competition, Algeria. Winners in the opening against Equatorial Guinea (1-0), the Elephants then conceded a draw against Sierra Leone, in added time (2-2). The Ivorians mainly crushed and eliminated the Algerians (3-1).
The composition of Egypt
Le XI de l’Egypte : El-Shenawy – Kamal, Hegazi, Abdelmonem, Fotouh – Elneny, El-Soleya, Fathi – Salah, Mohamed, Marmoush
The composition of Ivory Coast
Same line of attack Gradel-Haller-Pépé since the start of the competition, Côte d’Ivoire looks great.
The composition:
Badra – Aurier (c), Bailly, Deli, Konan – Kessié, Seri, Sangaré – Pépé, Haller, Gradel.
Morocco dreams of the coronation
Winner of Malawi (2-1) in the round of 16, the Morocco coach begins to dream
Advantage Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast come into this clash undefeated after finishing top of their group with Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone and Algeria. The Ivorians finished with two wins and a draw.
Egypt finished second behind Nigeria. The Paraons lost to the Super Eagles (1-0), before winning their next two games against Guinea-Bissau (1-0) and Sudan (1-0).
On which channel to watch the match
The shock will be broadcast on beIN Sports and will also be to follow live on RMC and of course here in live commentary.
Hello everyone!
Welcome to our live to follow the clash between Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (5 p.m.), in Douala. The winner will face Morocco, who defeated Malawi (2-1), in the quarter-finals.
