Ghana and Egypt end in a draw… which suits no one
This clash between Ghana and Egypt kept its promises. At the end of a crazy second period where the Pharaohs took advantage of defensive errors to equalize twice, the selections parted in a 2-2 far from settling them.
Last in group B with 1 point, the Black Stars are getting closer to elimination. Egypt did not secure its qualification and is 2nd with 2 points, pending the upcoming match between Cape Verde and Mozambique (01/19 at 3 p.m.). Egypt and Ghana will probably play for their place in 8th in the 3rd group match
Ofori the Ghanaian
Egypt pushes again, and Ashour places a sudden right shot that Ofori catches while lying down. Ghana tries to counter immediately.
El Shenawy reassures
In the fight with Attia, Semenyo resists and manages to cross back. El Shenawy is attentive, and cuts the trajectory. The draw between these two selections is getting closer.
The return of Mensah
After a poorly managed aerial duel by Ghana, Trezguet recovered near the surface. Mensah comes back quickly to take the ball. The Black Stars are not very reassuring behind.
Additional time:
There will be 7 extra minutes in this match.
Changes
Owusu and Paintsil replace Bukari and Abdul Samed at the Black Stars.
Marmoush is replaced by Attia on the Egyptian side.
Marmoush found again!
Focused and about 20 meters away, Marmoush quickly controls and follows up with a powerful shot off target. Number 22 is still as lively as ever.
Ashour’s Perfect Return
Bukari punches to the right, but is caught by Ashour, author of a perfect return. Despite Salah’s injury, Egypt displays a very interesting face.
False scare for Ghana
False alarm for Ghana. After Lensois Abdul Samed remained on the ground, the trainers came to pick him up on a stretcher. Finally, the middle takes its place.
Bukari wanted but…
There are some holes in the Egyptian defense, and Semenyo wants to throw Bukari deep. It’s too long for the unlucky returnee since it’s he who makes the mistake on Mohamed’s goal.
Marmoush offside
Upon receiving a long opening, Marmoush finds himself alone… and offside. Ghana can put their foot on the ball.
A great second half
After a long quiet first act, this shock finally keeps its promises with a very lively second period where each error is paid for in cash. The end of the match promises to be thrilling.
MOHAMED EGALISE !
Egypt takes advantage of a new mistake! As Bukari wanders near his area, he is pressed by Trezeguet who recovers and slips the ball to Mohamed. The latter concludes and offers the equalizer to Egypt. The match is going crazy! 2-2!
Change in Ghana
Williams gives way to Bukari.
KUDUS’ DOUBLE
Ghana is already taking the reins! On the right, Odoi finds Kudus behind. The middle places a not-so-powerful right strike. El Shenawy is on the trajectory, but does not touch the ball. 1-2!
MARMOUSH EQUALIZED
What a mistake from Williams who misses his back pass, and throws Marmoush who appears alone in the area. He passes Ofori and opens his left foot to score in the empty goal. 1-1!
Change for Egypt
ElNeny is replaced by Trezeguet.
Semenyo crushes his shot
Kudus wins his duel in the midfield, and launches Semenyo. Arriving in the area, the attacker crushes his shot, and El Shenawy can calmly catch it.
Marmoush does not fit
Marmoush punches to the left, and enters the surface before realigning. He has the space to place a right shot that flies above the frame. Despite its activity, number 22 lacks precision.
Change in Ghana
Ashimeru gives his place to Baba.
Egypt is growing!
After a poor clearance from Ofori, Fathy enters the last meters, and suffers the defensive tackle from Djiku. Attacks are increasing in the Black Stars camp.
At the Ofori parade!
A little shifted to the right, Marmoush unleashes a mine from the right slammed for a corner by Ofori. Abdelmonem misses his header from the near post
Ofori procrastinates
In the fight with Salisu, Fathi escapes and has space to place a cross caught by Ofori. The goalkeeper delays in the face of the offensive enthusiasm of the Pharaohs.
Better for Egypt
Egypt is gaining confidence and projecting itself further. On the edge of the area, Fathy wants to shift to his right, but a defender springs to recover. The Pharaohs wake up.
Goal disallowed for Egypt
Following a long free kick sent into the area, Hegazy puts it back into the area for Abdelmonem who pushes the ball into the empty goal. After checking with the video, the goal is refused.
Kudus’ volley!
Semenyo wins a corner on the left. Ayew sees his pass being boxed by El Shenawy. Kudus places a right volley from the center, passing over the frame.
Opportunity wasted by Kamal
On the right, Kamal has space to shift left towards Marmoush. His pass is not supported and is intercepted by a Ghanaian. Egypt is not ahead.
Mensah imprecise
Ghana attacks on the left, via Mensah who accelerates before placing a cross behind the cage of El Shenawy.
The game resumes!
After the first 45 minutes where the situation got out of hand in added time with Salah’s injury and Kudus’ goal, Ghana started the second act.
First nightmarish act for Egypt
This clash between Egypt and Ghana took more than 40 minutes to get going. More precisely, as soon as Egyptian star Mohamed Salah had to give up his place after being injured. A few seconds later, Kudus fires a powerful left shot to launch the Black Stars. After a first period where the Pharaohs showed nothing offensively, they must now wake up.
HOLY MARQUE!
Double blow for Egypt! After Salah’s injury, Kudus was found by Abdul Samed on full axis near the surface. The midfielder fires a powerful left shot. El Shenawy relaxes, but is too short. 0-1!
Wrong sort
The hard blow is confirmed. Salah is forced to give up his place due to an injury. He is replaced by Fathi.
Additional time:
There will be 4 minutes more in this first act.
Salah injury?
Thrill in the ranks of the Pharaohs with Salah on the ground and who seems not to be able to continue the game.
Against aborted from Egypt
Kudus loses the ball, and Marmoush launches the counter. The latter ended up on the ground, without a foul being called. We go back to the other camp.
Egypt finally shoots
Long cross from Kamal’s right to find Marmoush too short. Ashour recovers on the opposite side and places a shot easily caught by Ofori.
Fathy bloque Ashimeru
Ashimeru is one of the rare players who brings a little madness to this match. After attempting a new breakthrough, number 8 is caught by Fathy.
Abdul Samed reassures
The free kick to the left is taken by Marmoush’s right foot. It doesn’t pass the near post, and Abdul Samed clears with a header. Ofori always experiences a calm first act.
Abdul Samed sanctioned
First yellow for Abdul Samed who lost his duel against Marmoush who was speeding away.
Stirring marmoush
The most active attacker on the Egyptian side, Marmoush is again the victim of a foul. Now Odoi is at fault. Egypt is doing better.
André Ayew warms up
While a longer cooling break is in place, several Ghanaians are warming up, notably the experienced André Ayew.
Marmoush Breakthrough
Finally an acceleration from Marmoush on the left which puts Abdul Samed in difficulty, forcing him to catch his opponent. The free kick is again returned by the wall.
Short refreshment break
Kamal remains on the ground, and needs healers. The opportunity to take a little refreshing break. The selectors give the instructions.
The guards not worried
Egypt has a little more possession against Ghana who press less, and defend in numbers. The first hot situation of the match is long overdue
Ghana defends well
Left flank, Marmoush is found and addresses a long cross. There is no one at the far post, apart from Mensah who puts in a corner. This is returned by Odoi.
Wrong protest
Marmoush enters the area and tries to dribble past Abdul Samed, but ends up hitting the middle. The foul is whistled in favor of Ghana, to the dismay of Salah who came to complain to the referee.
Fathy at fault
Author of a push into Ayew’s back, Fathy is verbally challenged by the referee. Star of this team, Salah is currently little found.
Balanced duel but…
If we see a balanced duel in the game, the Black Stars have an easier time projecting themselves and worrying the Pharaohs’ defense. Conversely, Egypt is far from shining ahead.
Marmoush wins his duel
Off-center to the left and about 25 yards out, Ayew puts his free kick into the box. It was deflected for a corner by the head of Marmoush who was fighting with Salisu.
Ayew’s movement
Found by Mensah, Ayew succeeds in his oriented control and infiltrates the area. Under pressure from two defenders, the attacker loses the ball.
Good work from Abdelmonem
Great work from Abdelmonem who came in a hurry to Semenyo who was lurking not far from the last meters, after a long pass from Mensah. Despite their control of the ball, Egypt does not worry Ofori.
Mohamed on the ground
Djiku loses a dangerous ball which Mohamed recovers. With the return of Ashimeru, the Nantais falls and needs healers.
Semenyo facing the goalkeeper
After a full-axis breakthrough from Ashimeru, Semenyo is found alone in the area. He manages to shoot at the end of the race, but El Shenawy comes out quickly and catches it. The attacker was offside.
Kudus’ strike
Ghana recovers high, and Kudus is found full axis. Quite far from the area, the attacking midfielder places a long shot which ends up in the goalkeeper’s gloves. First opportunity for Ghana.
Egypt tries to play long
First ball sent deep from Egypt. With his physical power, Djiku wins his duel. Ofori takes his time to clear, but the ball quickly returns to the Pharaohs.
Let’s go !
The referee whistled the kick-off for this enticing Egypt-Ghana. The Pharaohs engage.
Kick-off imminent
The game will start in a few minutes. The two teams took to the pitch at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium. Before kick-off, it’s time for the anthems. We start with that of Egypt.
Ghana currently last
Ghana also repeated its first with this 1-2 loss against Cape Verde. If Djiku had managed to equalize, the Ghanaians conceded a goal from Rodrigues in added time, currently taking them to last place.
Egypt hung by Mozambique
Among the favorites for the final victory, Egypt experienced a first disappointment with this 2-2 draw conceded against Mozambique. The Egyptians even came close to defeat, and snatched the equalizer in added time via a penalty from Salah. The Pharaohs are 3rd in group B.
The official line-up of Ghana with Kudus and Ayew
Ofori – Odoi, Dijku, Salisu, Mensah – Ashimeru, Salis – Semenyo, Kudus, Jordan Ayew; Iñaki Williams
Egypt’s official eleven with Salah
El-Shenawy – Kamal, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, Hamdy – Ashour, Elneny, Fathy – Salah, Mohamed, Marmoush
Kick-off at 9 p.m.
Hello, welcome to this RMC Sport live to follow live the great poster between Egypt and Ghana, match counting for the second day of group B of the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Kick-off at 9 p.m., in Abidjan.
In this group, it is for the moment Cape Verde which is in the lead thanks to its surprise 2-1 victory against Ghana. A few hours earlier, the Pharons had snatched a 2-2 draw against Mozambique with a penalty from Mohamed Salah in added time.
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2024-01-18 21:58:33
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