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February 3, 2013 1:30 PM EST
Mbombela Stadium — Nelspruit
Referee:‬ B. Diatta‎
Attendance:‬ 27000‎
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Burkina Faso 1-0 Togo

Goal.com rates the players as Pitroipa's extra time header helps Burkina Faso secure a place in the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations.

By Ben McAleer

  • Daouda Diakité
    0
    0
    3.00

    Daouda Diakité

    Not particularly needed on the day, but performed his goalkeeper duties when needed and of the highest standard.

  • Baky
    0
    0
    3.00

    Baky

    Solid alongside Koulibaly in the Burkina Faso back line and did well to keep the Togo attacking front line quiet.

  • P. Koulibaly
    0
    0
    3.50

    P. Koulibaly

    A superb performance in the Burkina Faso defense and regularly kept Adebayor quiet, bar his two second half opportunities.

  • M. Panandétiguiri
    0
    0
    3.00

    M. Panandétiguiri

    Supported the attack superbly from left back and performed his defensive duties admirably.

  • Mohamed Koffi
    0
    0
    3.00

    Mohamed Koffi

    A solid display at right back from the Burkina Faso man, who performed a superb clearance to deny Gakpe at the beginning of extra time.

  • D. Koné
    0
    0
    3.00

    D. Koné

    Alongside Ouatarra, performed his necessary duties to the highest standard and stifled the Togo attack.

  • Issouf Ouattara
    0
    0
    3.00

    Issouf Ouattara

    Solid performance in the middle of the park from the Burkina Faso midfielder and a creative influence in midfield.

  • Charles Kaboré
    0
    0
    3.00

    Charles Kaboré

    Helped himself to an assist for Pitroipa's extra time winner and was a regular threat throughout the encounter from deep.

  • M. Dagano
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    0
    2.50

    M. Dagano

    Led the Burkina Faso line well, but failed to bring his shoot boots with him for the encounter, squandering numerous chances for his side.

  • Jonathan Pitroipa
    2
    0
    4.00

    Jonathan Pitroipa

    Netted the winner to send Burkina Faso into the semi final at the end of the first half of extra time. A good performance from the striker.

  • Wilfried Sanou
    0
    0
    2.50

    Wilfried Sanou

    A menace to the Togo back line, but never really mustered out enough clear cut opportunities and was rightly substituted in the second half.

Substitutions

  • Florent Rouamba
    0
    0
    2.50

    Florent Rouamba

    Not enough time to make an impact.

  • Abdou Razak Traoré
    0
    0
    3.00

    Abdou Razak Traoré

    Came on for Sanou at the beginning of extra time and came close to opening the scoring, forcing a good save from Amassa.

  • Préjuce Niguimbé Nakoulma
    0
    0
    3.00

    Préjuce Niguimbé Nakoulma

    Replaced Sanou in the second half and his influence galvanized the Burkina Faso front line. Could've won his side a penalty late on, but the referee waved his protests away.

  • Kossi Agassa
    0
    0
    2.50

    Kossi Agassa

    A solid performance from the goalkeeper, but was caught in no man's land for Pitroipa's goal.

  • Daré Nibombe
    0
    0
    3.00

    Daré Nibombe

    Solid alongside Bossou in the Togo defense and ensured Dagano was kept quiet throughout the 120 minutes.

  • Serge Ognadon Akakpo
    1
    0
    3.50

    Serge Ognadon Akakpo

    Creative threat in the middle of the park, with the Burkina Faso midfielder struggling to contain him on numerous occasions. Didn't deserve to be on the losing side.

  • Abdoul-Gafar Mamah
    1
    0
    2.50

    Abdoul-Gafar Mamah

    Broke forward well and supported the attack superbly, but his final delivery from the right is what let him down.

  • Vincent Bossou
    1
    0
    3.00

    Vincent Bossou

    Solid in defense and did well to ensure Burkina Faso's attacking influence in and around the 18 yard box was limited.

  • Dakonam  Djene
    1
    0
    2.50

    Dakonam Djene

    Broke forward down the left flank well and supported Gakpe in the attack, but never really stood out.

  • Komlan Amewou
    1
    0
    3.00

    Komlan Amewou

    Did well in the middle of the park alongside Akakpo and Romao, but was often stifled by the Burkina Faso midfield.

  • Alaixys Romao
    1
    0
    2.50

    Alaixys Romao

    Attempted to provide the ammunition to the attacking trio, only to see his impact hampered in the midfield. Very quiet evening for the Togo man.

  • Floyd Ayité
    1
    0
    3.00

    Floyd Ayité

    Linked up well with Adebayor and Gakpe, especially in the second half for the formers headed effort off the line, before being substituted just after the hour mark.

  • Serge Gakpe
    0
    0
    3.50

    Serge Gakpe

    At the hub of a majority of Togo's attacks and a regular menace to the Burkina Faso defense.

  • Emmanuel Adebayor
    3
    0
    3.00

    Emmanuel Adebayor

    An ongoing battle with Koulibaly throughout the encounter, but had two chances in the second half to win the encounter for Togo, one of which was cleared off the line.

Substitutions

  • D. Womé
    1
    0
    2.00

    D. Womé

    Came on at halftime of extra time, but didn't really have much time to make an impact.

  • Moustapha Salifou
    0
    1
    2.00

    Moustapha Salifou

    Not enough time to make an impact.

  • Kossi Prince Segbefia
    0
    1
    2.00

    Kossi Prince Segbefia

    Introduced midway through the second half and flashed a good effort over the bar that would've given Togo the initiative in the dying embers of the encounter.

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