IVORY COAST RATINGS: Badra Ali Sangare 8 - Kept concentration in the 30 degree heat and dealt with the majority of Egypt's attempts with comfort. No nonsense from the Cote d’Ivoire man between the sticks. Unlucky not to make any saves in the shootout. AFP
IVORY COAST RATINGS: Badra Ali Sangare 8 - Kept concentration in the 30 degree heat and dealt with the majority of Egypt's attempts with comfort. No nonsense from the Cote d’Ivoire man between the sticks. Unlucky not to make any saves in the shootout. AFP
Serge Aurier 6 - The captain could have been more accurate with his crosses. No notable mistakes in defence, which is always a good thing for players at the back. EPA
Serge Aurier 6 - The captain could have been more accurate with his crosses. No notable mistakes in defence, which is always a good thing for players at the back. EPA
Eric Bailly 7 - Defended confidently and produced one of the passes of the match to release put Haller, but the forward couldn’t react quick enough. Despite a great game overall, his penalty was too easy to save in the shootout. AFP
Eric Bailly 7 - Defended confidently and produced one of the passes of the match to release put Haller, but the forward couldn’t react quick enough. Despite a great game overall, his penalty was too easy to save in the shootout. AFP
Simon Deli 7 - An impressive performance at the heart of the defence saw Deli committed to his challenges as he and Bailly reacted quickly to shut down Egypt’s pacey attack. AFP
Simon Deli 7 - An impressive performance at the heart of the defence saw Deli committed to his challenges as he and Bailly reacted quickly to shut down Egypt’s pacey attack. AFP
Ghislain Konan 7 - Handled the threat of Mohamed Salah well by getting touch tight without overcommitting to let him slip by. AFP
Ghislain Konan 7 - Handled the threat of Mohamed Salah well by getting touch tight without overcommitting to let him slip by. AFP
Franck Kessie 6 - Forced off early in the first half with what looked to be a rib injury. EPA
Franck Kessie 6 - Forced off early in the first half with what looked to be a rib injury. EPA
Jean Michael Seri 5 - The midfielder was wasteful with possession at times, giving away the ball needlessly that allowed Egypt to transition quickly into counter-attacks. AFP
Jean Michael Seri 5 - The midfielder was wasteful with possession at times, giving away the ball needlessly that allowed Egypt to transition quickly into counter-attacks. AFP
Ibrahim Sangare 7 - A well crafted set piece saw Sangare head the ball on into the danger zone but Haller couldn’t direct it past El Shenawy. A solid game all-round for the midfielder who took his penalty calmly in the shootout. AFP
Ibrahim Sangare 7 - A well crafted set piece saw Sangare head the ball on into the danger zone but Haller couldn’t direct it past El Shenawy. A solid game all-round for the midfielder who took his penalty calmly in the shootout. AFP
Nicolas Pepe 6 - Attacked with flair down the channels but Egypt looked to crowd the Arsenal man out quickly. His support could have been quicker to avoid him being isolated. An effort in the second half was too timid to trouble the goalkeeper. AFP
Nicolas Pepe 6 - Attacked with flair down the channels but Egypt looked to crowd the Arsenal man out quickly. His support could have been quicker to avoid him being isolated. An effort in the second half was too timid to trouble the goalkeeper. AFP
Sebastien Haller 6 - Was limited by Egypt’s defence but should have done much better with his header that wasn’t directed well enough from Sangare’s flick on. EPA
Sebastien Haller 6 - Was limited by Egypt’s defence but should have done much better with his header that wasn’t directed well enough from Sangare’s flick on. EPA
Max Gradel 7 - A confident display saw Gradel challenge the defenders and he did ask a question of the goalkeeper before being eventually replaced in the 70th minute. AP Photo
Max Gradel 7 - A confident display saw Gradel challenge the defenders and he did ask a question of the goalkeeper before being eventually replaced in the 70th minute. AP Photo
SUB: Wilfried Zaha (Gradel, 71) - Almost won the game late on but saw his left footed effort denied by El Shenawy. AP Photo
SUB: Wilfried Zaha (Gradel, 71) - Almost won the game late on but saw his left footed effort denied by El Shenawy. AP Photo
SUB: Jeremie Boga (Seri, 71) - Anonymous when introduced, too often careless with the ball on the occasions he did get it. AFP
SUB: Jeremie Boga (Seri, 71) - Anonymous when introduced, too often careless with the ball on the occasions he did get it. AFP
SUB: Maxwel Cornet (Haller 105) - On for Haller ahead of the final period of extra time. Made no mistake with his penalty. Reuters
SUB: Maxwel Cornet (Haller 105) - On for Haller ahead of the final period of extra time. Made no mistake with his penalty. Reuters
SUB: Serey Die (Kessie 30) 6 - There didn’t seem to be too much drop off in quality when Die came on for Kessie despite the reputations. The midfielder hassled Egypt’s attack and tried to cool down the tempo when he had possession for Cote d’Ivoire. AFP
SUB: Serey Die (Kessie 30) 6 - There didn’t seem to be too much drop off in quality when Die came on for Kessie despite the reputations. The midfielder hassled Egypt’s attack and tried to cool down the tempo when he had possession for Cote d’Ivoire. AFP
Mohamed El Shenawy 9 - A crucial save close to the break kept out Ibrahim Sangare’s acrobatic effort from inside the box, keeping the scores level. And the Egypt goalkeeper did the same in the second half, palming Haller’s header away from close-range. Forced off with an injury late in the second half after saving Zaha’s strike. AFP
Mohamed El Shenawy 9 - A crucial save close to the break kept out Ibrahim Sangare’s acrobatic effort from inside the box, keeping the scores level. And the Egypt goalkeeper did the same in the second half, palming Haller’s header away from close-range. Forced off with an injury late in the second half after saving Zaha’s strike. AFP
Ahmed Fatouh 7 - Was aware of Nicolas Pepe looking to use his left foot and defended astutely against him. A solid display. AFP
Ahmed Fatouh 7 - Was aware of Nicolas Pepe looking to use his left foot and defended astutely against him. A solid display. AFP
Mohamed Abdelmonem 7 - Often in the way of Cote d’Ivoire attacks despite being faced with a number of tricky attackers. Looked assured alongside Hegazy. EPA
Mohamed Abdelmonem 7 - Often in the way of Cote d’Ivoire attacks despite being faced with a number of tricky attackers. Looked assured alongside Hegazy. EPA
Ahmed Hegazy 7 - Enjoyed a physical battle with Sebastien Haller and looked to get tight to stop him getting the ball under control. Reuters
Ahmed Hegazy 7 - Enjoyed a physical battle with Sebastien Haller and looked to get tight to stop him getting the ball under control. Reuters
Omar Kamal 8 - Didn’t look like he would be beaten and was aggressive in the tackle. The 28-year-old, who plays his football in the Egyptian Premier League, often got the better of his man. Reuters
Omar Kamal 8 - Didn’t look like he would be beaten and was aggressive in the tackle. The 28-year-old, who plays his football in the Egyptian Premier League, often got the better of his man. Reuters
Hamdi Fathi 7 - Broke up play in the middle of the pitch and was neat in possession without taking many risks. EPA
Hamdi Fathi 7 - Broke up play in the middle of the pitch and was neat in possession without taking many risks. EPA
Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar. AP Photo
Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar. AP Photo
Omar Marmoush 7 - Didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger with the goal in sight and came agonisingly close when taking advantage of a wayward pass, smashing the ball off the crossbar. AFP
Omar Marmoush 7 - Didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger with the goal in sight and came agonisingly close when taking advantage of a wayward pass, smashing the ball off the crossbar. AFP
Mohamed Elneny 7 - Plugged the open gaps in defence and kept things simple when going forward. Almost picked up an assist with a precise ball to Trezeguet. Reuters
Mohamed Elneny 7 - Plugged the open gaps in defence and kept things simple when going forward. Almost picked up an assist with a precise ball to Trezeguet. Reuters
Mostafa Mohamed 6 - Worked hard as the central man in Egypt’s frontline but his efforts rarely troubled the goalkeeper. A reaction effort was saved comfortably at the near post in the first half while his second chance cleared the bar. AFP
Mostafa Mohamed 6 - Worked hard as the central man in Egypt’s frontline but his efforts rarely troubled the goalkeeper. A reaction effort was saved comfortably at the near post in the first half while his second chance cleared the bar. AFP
Mohamed Salah 7 - The Liverpool star looked calm in possession and looked likely to make things happen when he had time. Despite making some good runs in behind, his teammates lacked the vision and execution to pick him out. Scored the winning penalty yet again with all the pressure on his shoulders. AFP
Mohamed Salah 7 - The Liverpool star looked calm in possession and looked likely to make things happen when he had time. Despite making some good runs in behind, his teammates lacked the vision and execution to pick him out. Scored the winning penalty yet again with all the pressure on his shoulders. AFP
SUB: Trezeguet (Marmoush 71) - Almost scored instantly after being introduced, but his shot sailed just wide of the post. AP Photo
SUB: Trezeguet (Marmoush 71) - Almost scored instantly after being introduced, but his shot sailed just wide of the post. AP Photo
SUB: Zizo (Fathi 84) - Ran tirelessly when introduced and asked a question of the goalkeeper from range to force a save. Scored his penalty in the shootout emphatically with a stutter-step and strike into the top corner. AFP
SUB: Zizo (Fathi 84) - Ran tirelessly when introduced and asked a question of the goalkeeper from range to force a save. Scored his penalty in the shootout emphatically with a stutter-step and strike into the top corner. AFP
SUB: Gabaski (El Shenawy 88) - On after Egypt’s starting goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury. Pulled off a superb save against Sangare. Produced a big save against Bailly in the shootout that proved decisive.
SUB: Gabaski (El Shenawy 88) - On after Egypt’s starting goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury. Pulled off a superb save against Sangare. Produced a big save against Bailly in the shootout that proved decisive.
SUB: Mohamed Sherif (Mostafa Mohamed 91) - Almost hit the target with a header, taking a strong challenge in the process. AP
SUB: Mohamed Sherif (Mostafa Mohamed 91) - Almost hit the target with a header, taking a strong challenge in the process. AP

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Salah scores winning penalty to send Egypt through to a quarter-final showdown with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations

Adam Brown

January 27, 2022

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Mohamed Salah scored the decisive spot-kick as record seven-time champions Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Douala on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The Liverpool star smashed home his penalty with the Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly the only player to fail from the spot, and Egypt go on to play Morocco in the last eight in Yaounde on Sunday.

It was a tense last-16 tie which for long spells resembled a battle of attrition on a poor pitch at the Japoma Stadium in Cameroon's economic capital, and it looked for much of the game as though Egypt would pay for their poor finishing.

However, Carlos Queiroz's team are now through to the last eight despite having scored just two goals in their four matches in Cameroon so far.

Meanwhile two-time champions the Ivory Coast are out, once again been defeated by an Egyptian side who have long held the upper hand in meetings between the continental heavyweights.

This was their 11th Afcon encounter and still Egypt have lost just once to the Elephants.

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