January 29, 2024, Monday. 01:10
Today, January 27th, the fourth match of 1/8 took place between Egypt and DR Congo. After the first match, the nominal hosts lost their leader Mohamed Salah and continued on without him. Some and others ended up drawing all their matches in the group stage. They continued this trend in 1/8.
DR Congo opened the scoring in the 37th minute, Egypt equalized at 45+1, converting a penalty. In the second half, the teams did not score and sent the match into extra time. In extra time, the Egyptians lost Mohamed Hamdi, who received a red. The player came on as a substitute at the beginning of the second half, but soon received a yellow card. Another one was waiting for him in extra time.
Despite having fewer players on the field, Egypt endured a penalty shootout. However, in the penalty kick series the nominal guests were stronger and won with a score of 7:8.
DR Congo advances to the quarter-finals where it will meet Guinea.
African Cup 2023. 1/8 finals
Egypt – DR Congo 1:1 (pen 7:8)
Goal: Mustafa Mohamed, 45+1 (pen) – Meshach Elia, 37
2024-01-28 23:10:07
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