Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 28, 2012

BBC Sport - Nations Cup: Gabon grab late winner against Morocco

Gabon snatched a late winner to progress to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight as they beat Morocco 3-2. Morocco had led 1-0 for much of the game, through captain Houssine Kharjah's first-half opener.


But goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Daniel Cousin put the co-hosts ahead, before Kharjah's penalty looked to have levelled it up. Bruno Zita Mbanangoye then curled in a free-kick deep into injury time to seal a dramatic win and send Morocco out.
The frenetic atmosphere in Libreville added to a match that swung back and forth, but ultimately saw the Gabonese come out on top in stunning fashion. Read more --> BBC Sport - Nations Cup: Gabon grab late winner against Morocco

Friday, January 27, 2012

Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon advance with dramatic late wins - CNN.com

(CNN) -- Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon secured dramatic last-gasp victories to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Friday.


Tunisia needed a final minute goal from Issam Jemaa to beat Niger 2-1 while Gabon came from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 with their winner in the eighth minute of added time. It left them tied on six points and assured of a place in the last eight, while Morocco and debutants Niger are going home and are pointless with a match to play in Group C.
The first game in Libreville saw Niger put up a brave challenge and Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi was relieved by his team's victory. Read more -->
Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon advance with dramatic late wins - CNN.com