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Played
January 28, 2012 11:00 AM EST
Stade de Franceville (new) — Franceville
Referee: B. El Ahrach
January 28, 2012 11:00 AM EST
Stade de Franceville (new) — Franceville
Referee: B. El Ahrach
Botswana 1-6 Guinea: The Elephants romp to emphatic Group D victory over beleaguered Zebras
Botswana's Cup of Nations is over after crushing defeat at the hands of the rampant Syli Nationale
By Karthick Arvinth
Guinea kept their hopes of qualifying to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations alive after sweeping past Botswana with a 6-1 scoreline in a thrilling performance in Franceville.
The Syli Nationale grabbed the lead early in the first half through Sadio Diallo, who latched on to a cross from the left to finish past Modiri Marumo.
The southern African side restored parity briefly through Dipsy Selolwane, who scored from the spot after Naby Yattara brought down Jerome Ramatlhakwana while trying to clear a poor back pass from Bobo Balde.
The equalizer was controversial, however, after Yattara saved Selolwane's initial attempt, but the referee ordered the spot kick to be retaken having adjudged that the keeper had come off his line before the shot was taken.
Sadio Diallo then took advantage of some slack defending by the Zebras to rifle another close range finish, before goals from Abdoul Camara and the impressive Ibrahima Traore gave Guinea a thoroughly deserved 4-1 lead at halftime.
The game was effectively over as a contest when Botswana substitute Patrick Motsepe was sent off late in the first half for a dangerous tackle on Pascal Feindouno.
The west Africans could – and should – have had a bigger lead early in the second half after Feindouno's shot hit the crossbar and crossed the line, but Guinea's claims for a goal were waved away by the referee.
Botswana's respite was short-lived, however, with Mamadou Bah bagging the Syli Nationale's fifth from a deflected long range strike before substitute Naby Soumah completed the rout to give Guinea its biggest ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The margin of defeat was a disappointment for Botswana, especially after their spirited display against tournament favourites Ghana in their opening match. As for Guinea, it is very much alive in the tournament and will be following the late kick off between Group D powerhouses Mali and Ghana with interest.
The Syli Nationale grabbed the lead early in the first half through Sadio Diallo, who latched on to a cross from the left to finish past Modiri Marumo.
The southern African side restored parity briefly through Dipsy Selolwane, who scored from the spot after Naby Yattara brought down Jerome Ramatlhakwana while trying to clear a poor back pass from Bobo Balde.
The equalizer was controversial, however, after Yattara saved Selolwane's initial attempt, but the referee ordered the spot kick to be retaken having adjudged that the keeper had come off his line before the shot was taken.
Sadio Diallo then took advantage of some slack defending by the Zebras to rifle another close range finish, before goals from Abdoul Camara and the impressive Ibrahima Traore gave Guinea a thoroughly deserved 4-1 lead at halftime.
The game was effectively over as a contest when Botswana substitute Patrick Motsepe was sent off late in the first half for a dangerous tackle on Pascal Feindouno.
The west Africans could – and should – have had a bigger lead early in the second half after Feindouno's shot hit the crossbar and crossed the line, but Guinea's claims for a goal were waved away by the referee.
Botswana's respite was short-lived, however, with Mamadou Bah bagging the Syli Nationale's fifth from a deflected long range strike before substitute Naby Soumah completed the rout to give Guinea its biggest ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The margin of defeat was a disappointment for Botswana, especially after their spirited display against tournament favourites Ghana in their opening match. As for Guinea, it is very much alive in the tournament and will be following the late kick off between Group D powerhouses Mali and Ghana with interest.
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| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Prince Oniangue
Midfielder Congo |
2 | 1 |
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T. Mputu
Striker RD Congo |
2 | 0 |
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Atusaye Nyondo
Striker Malawi |
2 | 0 |
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A. Kaluyituka
Striker RD Congo |
2 | 0 |
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Léger Djimrangar
Defender Chad |
2 | 0 |