2023-05-18 23:26:06
The Cadet Stallions of Burkina Faso won the bronze medal of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) Algeria 2023 by winning 2-1 against the Aiglons of Mali.
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It was the opposition between two frustrated, lby Burkina Faso and Mali beaten in the semi-finals in the penalty shootout against Senegal and Morocco respectively. The two formations had found themselves in the group stage with a victory for the Malians (1-0). As usual since the beginning of the competition, the Cadet Stallions offer themselves the first opportunities.
Ousmane Camara (11)e) active since the start of the match sends the ball over the crossbar. As the Malians tried to balance the game with two scoring opportunities, Emmanuel Ouédraogo (20e minute) is mowed down in the penalty area by Malian defender Souleymane Sanogo. Ousmane Camara responsible for shooting in the middle to give the advantage to Burkinabè (1-0).
The release of Isidore Traoré
The Malians try to attack in turn. Arouna Ouattara saves the U17 Stallions on the goal line. The Malians have possession of the ball and put pressure on the Burkinabè side.
Mamadou Doumbia fires a shot that misses (40e) before seeing his header ricochet off the crossbar. But the Burkinabè will be forced to separate from goalkeeper Isidore Traoré through injury. He is replaced by Mohamed Compaoré.
On returning from the locker room, the Stallions add to the score (2-0). Apollinaire Bougma (47e) on a pass from Ousmane Camara scored the second goal for the Cadet Stallions.
But the Stallions seem to refuse to play. Back to the wall, the Malians press. On a successful combination (58e), Mamadou Doumbia reduced the score (2-1) for the Mali team.
The revenge of Brahima Traoré
The end of the match is intense with the Malians giving everything to try to equalise. The U17 Stallions rush to their camp. Finally the foals of the Burkina U17 coach Brahima Traore won after six minutes of added time.
The Stallions are also qualified for the Under-17 World Cup scheduled for November 10 to December 2 in Brazil. The final opposes Senegal to Morocco on Friday May 19, 2023 at 7 p.m.
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