AFCON 2015: GROUP D
ASSALE on the bench, COULIBALY holds the position
January 22, 2015
Ivory Coast of Roger Claver ASSALE (not tenured) and Mali of Salif COULIBALY, is present in the "starting line-up" of Eagles, conceded two draws, on Tuesday to mark the close of the first day of the AFCON with two matches in group D.
Without the new recruit of the TPM, Roger Claver ASSALE, the Elephants of Ivory Coast is afraid being led to the score on a stunning volley by YATTARA (36th). In the second half, a nightmare for a stupid GERVINHO who got a red card following a deliberately a punch on a Guinean defender. Outnumbered, Ivory Coast will find the resources to get the equalization. And it is DOUMBIA on a light Pass by BONY that equates at the last 20 minutes remaining to finish 1-1. With the upcoming absence of GERVINHO on the wings, Roger Claver ASSALE would be an alternative. It is not excluded that the new recruit of TPM makes his start in this AFCON.
Salif COULIBALY at kick-off
The second Group D match Mali of Salif COULIBALY passes close the success against Cameroon. Central defender of Mazembe, tenured in the central axis, and the Eagles of Mali were unable to maintain their advantage of score. During this unspectacular game, Malians are the first to find weakness from the 71st through Sambou YATARE. An advantage of short-lived because the Indomitable Lions came back to the score through OYONGO in the 84th. Good performance by Salif COULIBALY, unfortunately not rewarded with a win.
As in group B where Cape Verdeans, Congolese, Tunisians and Zambians are at the same level (1 point), Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Mali account one point each.
Appointment for the second day in group D January 24, 2015 in Malabo: Ivory Coast - Mali at 16:00 GMT Cameroon and Guinea, at 19:00 GMT.