16/1/2024–|Last updated: 1/16/202407:52 PM (Mecca time)
Bertrand Traore scored a goal from a penalty kick in the final seconds to lead Burkina Faso to a difficult 1-0 victory over Mauritania on Tuesday, at the start of the two teams' journey in the African Cup of Nations, currently being held in Ivory Coast.
Burkina Faso topped Group D, which yesterday, Monday, saw Algeria draw with Angola 1-1.
The Burkina Faso national team was the best in terms of possession of the ball for most of the first half, while the Mauritanian national team clearly excelled in the offensive aspect and the danger of attempts and came close to scoring, but the lack of accuracy required in the final touches, as well as the brilliance of goalkeeper Hervé Kofi, prevented them from scoring.
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The second half witnessed a decline in the performance of the Mauritanian national team, and its coach, Amir Abdo, made several changes to renew the team’s blood, but the Burkina Faso national team continued its superiority in possession and made more than one serious attempt to snatch the three points, while the Mauritanian team’s awakening was delayed until the last quarter of an hour of the match, and they paid the price in seconds. Last.
The match almost ended in a goalless draw, but Burkina Faso won a penalty kick in the third minute of stoppage time, from which Traoré scored the winning goal 1-0.
Burkina Faso defeats Mauritania with difficulty
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