DR Congo validated its ticket to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations by overcoming Guinea thanks to goals from Mbemba and Wissa who responded to Bayo’s opening goal.
After Nigeria qualified earlier in the day, a second ticket for the CAN semi-finals was to be distributed between DR Congo and Guinea.
At the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, the two teams entered well into a meeting that quickly became high in intensity. You don’t have to wait more than a minute to see the first opportunity of the meeting. Guilavogi tries his luck with his toe at the end of the race and obliges Pain-Expansion to push back for a corner.
Shortly following the quarter of an hour, Guinea made the difference with a penalty obtained for a slight push behind the back of Mbemba on They are at the first post. Bayo takes justice into his own hands by propelling the ball into the ceiling (21st).
But Chancel Mbemba was forgiven a few minutes later. On a corner from the right kicked by Masuakuthe Congolese captain controls and continues from the left with a shot at the near post which deceives Kone (27e).
The rest of the meeting is still just as intense, but the opportunities are few. At the hour mark, however, Guinea came close to regaining the advantage. Conte makes the difference behind the defense and manages to avoid Mpasi’s exit, but sees a Congolese defender recover the ball before him (61st).
On the counter, the DRC obtains a penalty following a huge individual effort from Silas on the right side. He warned takes responsibility and crosses his shot to put Congo in control (65th).
A little less than ten minutes from time, Congo made the break. On a free kick from the left, Masuaku attempts a floating shot which deceives Koné who had already positioned himself to anticipate a cross (82nd).
DR Congo made the difference and won for the first time in this CAN. This 3-1 success once morest Guinea allows the Leopards to qualify for the semi-finals of the CAN where they will face the winner of the meeting between Mali and Ivory Coast.
