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Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – DRC Advances to Quarter-Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

todayJanuary 29, 2024 1

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Penalties after 1-1 tie

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IVORY COAST | CAFONLINE | D.R Congo have knocked out Egypt from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 after defeating them 8-7 on penalties in the round of 16 Sunday.

Stade Laurent Pokou was blazing throughout the 120 minutes the game was played.

Meschack Elia scored to put D.R Congo into the the lead in the 37th minute. He headed home from the six-yard box to score the game’s opening goal.

The Pharaohs showed what they are made up of by responding to D.R Congo’s lead in the first half.

Egypt were awarded a penalty after a VAR review. Attacker Mostafa Mohamed made no mistake as he converted it into the top right corner.

The seven time champions despite their second half dominance couldn’t break down the resilient D.R Congo defense.

The game finally went into extra time, the very first one of the tournament in Côte D’Ivoire.

Egypt were reduced to 10-men in the extra-time after Hamdi Mohamed was sent off following his second yellow card of the game.

The numerical disadvantage didn’t prevent Egypt from pressing and creating the chances.

In the shootout, Egypt missed twice from the penalty spot, Mostafa Mohamed and goalkeeper, Gabaski both missed their kicks, Arthur Masuaku had missed his earlier for D.R Congo.