Ghana’s Black Meteors face the Ivory Coast in the semi-final of the U-23 AFCON
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- Youssouf Dao put Ivory Coast ahead in the first half before Yaw Yeboah equalised for Ghana in the second half. Dao restored Ivory Coast’s lead with a header. Evans Mensah pulled Ghana level in the final minute. The game goes into extra time and eventually penalties. The Black Meteors lose on penalties 3-2.
COMMENT
Kwabena Owusu, that was a poor Kick!!!!!
But we can’t fault effort today. The guys have it their all.
Cote d’Ivoire meanwhile continue their dominance over Ghana from 12 yards.
1992, 2015 and now 2019.
We go again on Friday. Keep hope alive! #CitiSports #U23AFCON
— Fentuo’s new account. (@Fentuo_) November 19, 2019
Asem b3n koraaa ni..always poor penalty kicks,when will we learn #CitiSports
— Paa Yaw Offoh (@paayawkroos94) November 19, 2019
The Black Meteors have another chance to book their slot in next year’s Tokyo Olympics in the 3rd and 4th playoff match against either Egypt or South Africa.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Kwabena Owusu misses his penalty.
Ivory Coast are through to the finals after shootout. It ends 3-2. 💔#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Ivory Coast still with the lead. 3-2#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Samuel Obeng with a beautiful panenka. 2-2 now.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Troare does not miss. Ivory Coast with the lead now. 2-1#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Kwame Baah saves that one to keep the game 1-1.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Cudjoe misses for the Black Meteors. #CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Ivory Coast also converts theirs. 1-1 now#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
Penalty Shootouts:
Ghana draws first blood✔…Lomotey#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
FULL-TIME
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Full Time after Extra Time:
Penalties now. Will Ghana’s penalty jinx continue or will the Black Meteors break the curse?#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
119 mins’
Youssouf Dao is proving to be a menace for the Black Meteors but strike only finds the arms of Kwame Baah.#CitiSports #CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
Evans Mensah volleys that way off target. Poor finish.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
That reaction says it all.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/hTvlNkeQVh
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
COMMENT
Obeng was offside in the end but what a save by the Ivorian goalkeeper.
Superb!!!#CitiSports #U23AFCON
— Fentuo’s new account. (@Fentuo_) November 19, 2019
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108 mins’
A close range effort from Obeng is saved. However, he was flagged offside.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
104 mins’
Michael Agbekpornu has been shown a yellow card.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
COMMENT
Two footed tackle and this ref won’t take a foul. Like seriously?#CitiSports #U23AFCON
— Fentuo’s new account. (@Fentuo_) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
That feeling when you score a late equalizer.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/Q2U6F2mSfL
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Ivory Coast 2-2 Ghana
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
1st Half of Extra Time.
Who will book the ticket to Tokyo Olympics in 2020?#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
FULL-TIME STATS
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COMMENT
So like we no score, the referee cheat we be that ooo
That’s a stone cold penalty any day.#CitiSports #U23AFCON
— Fentuo’s new account. (@Fentuo_) November 19, 2019
FT!
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Evans Mensah with a late strike to take the game to extra time. Black Meteors living it late there.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
GOAL!!!
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U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
G⚽️⚽️L GHANA!!!!
CIV 2- 2 GHA#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
90 mins’
Can Ghana find another equalize to take the game to extra time?#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
88 mins’
Captain Yaw Yeboah limps off as Frank Arhin comes on for the final minutes of the game.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
GOAL!!!
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
85 mins
Ivory Coast with the second goal.
A cross from the left flank and Youssouf Dao completes his brace with a header.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
75 mins’
Kwame Baah on the turf in pain after taking a hit from the Ivorian forward man while attempting a dribble.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Ivory Coast 1-1 Ghana
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
How are you feeling right now?#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/DtDf9GHHbG
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
68 mins’
Ismael Diallo gets a yellow card for his tackle on Kwabena Owusu.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
STAT
Ivory Coast have now scored three goals at the AFCON and conceded two.
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
66 mins’
A very physical battle going on in the midfield as Ghana and Ivory Coast push for the winner.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
COMMENT
After the goal scored our players av gone back to sleep aaaah…we need to put more pressure on them to win #CitiSports
— Paa Yaw Offoh (@paayawkroos94) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
61 mins’
That was close for Ivory Coast. Still 1-1 between the two teams.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
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58 mins’
Kwame Baah with a good save to deny Ivory Coast a second goal.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
STAT
Five of Ghana’s six goals at the AFCON have come in the second half
GOAL!!!
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
50 mins’
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!
Yaw Yeboah equalizes for the Black Meteors.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
COMMENT
Our defence is really weak..the back four all and I think coach tanko has talked to them..2nd half underway #CitiSports
— Paa Yaw Offoh (@paayawkroos94) November 19, 2019
SECOND HALF!
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
SECOND HALF:
Can Ghana overturn the deficit to secure qualification to Tokyo Olympics next summer?#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
Ghana trailing by a goal. Send in your thoughts:
Use the hashtag #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/lfZzaftUXC
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
FIRST HALF STATS
HT!
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U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
HALF TIME:
Youssouf Dao’s early goal is the difference between the two teams.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
45 mins’
Kwabena Owusu with a strike but not good enough to be on target.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
40 mins’
The Black Meteors still trailing their West African counterparts.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
34 mins’
Ivory Coast almost doubled their advantage. Ghana hanging on by a thread#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
31 mins’
That was close from the Meteors as Yaw Yeboah’s powerful strike deflects off an Ivorian defender.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
30 mins’
Kwabena Owusu replaces Robin Polley who had earlier received a yellow card. Ghana still down by a goal.#CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
20 mins’
What a miss from the Ivorians. Ghana’s centre backs were caught out of position again. #CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
12 mins’
Goal: Ivory Coast gets the first goal of the game. Youssouf Dao is the scorer. #CitiSports— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
U-23 AFCON: CIV vs GHA
3 mins into the game and it’s goalless. The Ivorian team is the dominant side.#CitiSports
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) November 19, 2019
KICK-OFF!
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