Senegal achieved an unprecedented feat in football and took the title of the African Cup of Nations. This Sunday, the team overcame Egypt in the decision. After a 0-0 draw in normal time, they won 4-2 on penalties.
The final was marked by the confrontation between Salah and Mané. Egypt reached the decision after beating the hosts. The match was 0-0 in normal time and decided on penalties. Senegal beat the surprising Burkina Faso in the semifinals by 3-1.
In the first half, just three minutes into the match, there was a penalty awarded to Senegal, but Mané missed the penalty. After that, the game proved to be very intense, with chances for both sides, but the tie remained until the end of the opening 45 minutes.
In the second half, the score remained zero. Even with chances from both teams and tough plays, regulation time was not enough to define the champion.
The extra time also ended in a tie, with fatigue visible in both teams, the champion was decided on penalties, where Senegal won and became champion.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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