AFCON CAMEROON 2021 Afcon 2013 : First-half of the second match of the day – Congo vs Niger (0-0)

During the first day, the Congolese people have done well against the favorites Ghana, getting a 2-2 draw.

Led by two goals, the men of Claude Leroy came back once with Mputu before equalize through Mbokani, thirty minutes from time.
Nigerian side, the opening was more difficult. Totally dominated by the Mali – 23 shots to 9 and 58% of possession – Niger has relented on a goal by Seydou Keita, ten minutes from the final whistle. In case of another defeat tonight, the competition is already over for them.

Congo is the third in the group with one point, before the Niger is stuck at zero.
At the start of the game very quickly, Nigerians are doing forward and they take the opportunity to try a first shot. Big lack of power to worry the keeper.

The Nigerian striker has swiped the ball perfectly into the path of Mabiala. The attacker rushed towards the goal, and after a quick check, he opened his foot to look for the opposite side. Early warning to the Congo.
Nigerians do not worry too much in the first 15 minutes. They just long balls and attacks against forward to enjoy the speed Sidibé.
But in the 13th minute, Kabanga caviar delivers air to Mbokani completely unmarked at the far post. The player of the Belgian championship head control before striking. It does not apply enough and he stumbles on Daouda.

First half rather unexpected in Port Elizabeth. DRC can not really get in the right direction and makes some errors concentration. Very present in the commitment and facing forward, Nigerians seem to hold sway every minute.

at the 13th minutes, Kassaly Daouda made a beautiful parade which saves Mena before 2-minutes break. After an error of his defense, the doorman is found in duel with Mbokani, which is only 8 meters, full axis.

The attacker too pat in the middle, allowing the keeper to highlight.


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