2024-07-27 21:20:42
The four African teams that qualified for the Olympic Games, among men, are on the plane this Saturday, July 27 for the second day. Only Egypt scored three goals while Morocco, Guinea and Mali lost.
Published on: 07/27/2024 – 11:20.
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A day before the first final of the Olympic competition, hope is not over for the participating African teams. The quarter-finals are distant, but still possible for the four representatives of the African continent.
Despite a surprising defeat (1-2) against Ukraine, Morocco keeps its destiny in hand and can confirm its certificate in the event of success against Iraq that has beaten… Ukraine (2-1) during the first day. In this group B, four teams have one victory each after Argentina’s success over Iraq (3-1), in the other meeting of the day. The Ukrainians opened the scoring by Dmytro Kryzkiv (22nd), but Morocco equalized with a penalty converted by Soufiane Rahimi (61st), after a mistake made by Volodymyr Saliuk, removed from action after watching the video aid. But the Cubs would be trapped in extra time by Ihor Krasnopir (90+8).
Guinea is almost out
Egypt, the only winning team (1-0 over Uzbekistan), has a good chance to see the quarter-finals. With their draw (0-0) on the first day, Pharaoh’s team has a cushion of four points and a draw against Spain is enough for them to qualify for the quarter-finals.
The task was impossible for Guinea, beaten for the second time in two days by France (1-0). Kaba Diawara’s men resisted the Bleuets’ attacks for a long time before breaking through with a header from French defender Kiliann Sildillia (76th). Naby Keïta and his younger brothers are the last in their group and must beat the United States while hoping for a victory for France, which has already been called, over New Zealand on the third day.
For Mali, who was also beaten by Japan (1-0), the mission will be to defeat Paraguay, the winner (4-2) of Israel who has killed the Aiglons (1-1).
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