Pure AFCON chaos! The Mohamed V Stadium witnessed one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history as Burkina Faso pulled off a miracle comeback against a resilient Equatorial Guinea side. From the depths of despair to absolute euphoria, the Stallions proved that in African football, it’s never over until the final whistle blows. This wasn’t just a match; it was a rollercoaster of emotions!
| Statistic | Burkina Faso | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Total Shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Match Report
Burkina Faso dominated the proceedings from start to finish, boasting a massive 67% possession. The game took a decisive turn in the 50th minute when Equatorial Guinea’s Basilio Ndong was sent off, leaving his team to defend with ten men. The Stallions hammered at the door, but the visitors’ defense was a fortress. Then, the unthinkable happened: in the 85th minute, Marvin Anieboh scored for Equatorial Guinea against the run of play. The stadium fell silent.
But the Stallions refused to die. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, the pressure became unbearable. In the 90’+5 minute, Georgi Minoungou finally found the breakthrough to level the score. With the crowd roaring, Burkina Faso pushed for the winner, and in the 90’+8 minute, Edmond Tapsoba rose highest to head home a legendary winner. Two goals in three minutes to flip the script entirely!
Man of the Match
Edmond Tapsoba. The captain led by example. While his defensive positioning was flawless, it was his determination to win the game in the final seconds that stood out. Scoring a 98th-minute winner in a major tournament is the stuff of legends.
Did You Know?
Burkina Faso took a total of 16 shots compared to Equatorial Guinea’s 5. Despite the massive statistical gap, they were trailing until the 95th minute! It proves that dominance doesn’t always guarantee a win, but persistence does.
Conclusion
This 2-1 victory propels Burkina Faso to 2nd place in the group, giving them a massive boost for qualification. For Equatorial Guinea, it’s a heartbreaking result after a heroic defensive performance, but for the fans, it was a night of pure footballing magic that won’t be forgotten soon.
Match Information
| Stadium | Mohamed V Stadium |
|---|---|
| Date | |
| Time | |
| Referee | N/A |
Video Highlights
Team Statistics
| Team | Score | Possession (%) | Total Shots | Corners | Offside | Scorers | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 67%% | 16 | 9 | 0 | Georgi Minoungou, Edmond Tapsoba | 90’+5′, 90’+8′ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 33%% | 5 | 3 | 0 | Marvin Anieboh | 85′ |
Match Events
| Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|
| Ismahila Ouédraogo | 0 |
| 0 | Basilio Ndong |
Note: Card lists may include players from both teams combined.