Mali ended Thursday’s group stage at the top of Group F by beating Mauritania 2-0 without being worried, unlike Tunisia, which also qualified but was beaten in the end of the suspense by Gambia 1-0.
Gambia, playing their first-ever AFCON, continue their surprising
adventure in the tournament by finishing second in the group.
Against Tunisia, the Gambians made their magic speak: globally
dominated by the “Eagles of Carthage”, they scored the only goal of the
game by Ablie Jallow, author of a splendid half-volley which was
lodged in the top corner.
Before that, the Tunisians could have taken the lead, but Seifeddine
Jaziri saw his penalty saved by Gaye (45th+1), the Gambian keeper. The
Tunisians have missed a penalty in each of their three games …
In the aftermath, the exclusion of the substitute keeper of Tunisia Farouk
Ben Mustapha (45th + 3) added confusion to the match.
