2024-01-13 23:54:03
82nd: Pépé stopped
Ivorian attack placed, the locals take the time to try to find the opening but Pépé has the ball stolen from his hook.
80e : State’
The Elephants are undefeated in their last 12 opening matches in the African Cup of Nations. For its part, Guinea-Bissau has never won a single one in 9 opportunities.
78th: A change on each side
Willy Boly enters in place of Diomande, Teixeira had left his own at Correia on the visitor’s side.
76e: Djoco’s parade!
There are now huge spaces to be exploited by the Ivorians. Kessié climbs to the forefront, he takes his chance from a tight angle but sees Djoco intervene with one foot.
74th: Yahia Fofana wins his face-to-face!!
New relaxation in the Ivorian defense, Baldé recovers and shifts Dju to his left. The new entrant fires a powerful shot against Fofana, who deflects with a firm arm!! Be careful not to reignite the suspense for the locals.
71st: Pépé very rowdy
The new entrant took a nasty turn quickly after his appearance on the pitch. He gets up with difficulty.
69th: Double change for Guinea-Buissau
Carlos Gomes and Dju enter in place of Cassama and Carlos Mané.
67e : Masterclass Fofana
Note the huge match of Seko Fofana, in the oven and in the mill in the middle. The physical and technical superiority of the ex-Lensois is glaring on the pitch.
64th: The Djurtus in apnea
The Ivorians are unleashed and infiltrate far too easily into the opponent’s last 20 meters. Djoco punches a very hot ball into his area in front of two Ivorians.
62nd: Double change for Ivory Coast
While the Abidjan grounds are celebrating, Konaté and Pépé take the places in front of Bamba and Krasso, warmly applauded after his goal.
59th: THE KRASSO FESTIVAL, 2-0 FOR THE IVORY COAST!!!
Great sequence from the Ivorian attacker, which allows his selection to make the break in style! Bamba makes the difference left and center. The floating ball is caught in two steps and after a sombrero on an opponent by Krasso, who concludes with an off-balance scissors!!
56th: Ndicka caught by the patrol
Corner hit on the right by Boga. There are people in the area but also a foul from Ndicka on Cassama. The referee stops the game.
53rd: Unsuccessful initiative from Bamba
The Ivorian number 9 sees Boga’s cross call and tries to alert him of a slammed pass. An opposing defender is on the path.
50th: Aurier not yet in his match
Great burst from Baldé, who steals the ball from Aurier and starts the counterattack. After a relay, Semedo is thrown deep but Konan comes back well.
48th: Djoco offers a cartridge
Very risky relaunch of Djoco, poorly exploited fortunately by the Ivorians. But the Djurtus must apply more.
46th: Here we go again to Abidjan!
Serge Aurier comes into play and replaces Singo for this second act.
21:59
MT. Ivorian joy after the opening score
MT. The Elephants ahead but not yet safe
Ideally launched by the cannon shot of Seko Fofana (1-0, 4th), Côte d’Ivoire quickly got on the right track in this opening match. Dominating against a rather timid Guinea-Bissau, the Elephants almost doubled the lead but the same Fofana smashed the bar (35th). The enormous situation of Mama Baldé (29th) however proves that nothing is over yet.
45th+4: Absolutely lunar corner
What a strange corner played by the Ivorians, who decide to… go back to their goalkeeper to wait for half-time.
45th+1: Additional time
Four more minutes are added in this bumpy period. Mama Baldé also receives a nudge from Sangaré, warned of a logical yellow.
44th: Yellow card for Cassama
While the Djurtus and Mama Baldé fail to project themselves towards the Ivorian surface, Cassama is immediately warned for too authoritarian an intervention.
41st: The Ivorians claim the penalty!
The entire stadium raises its arms at this last-minute intervention by Djalo on Bamba in the opposing area. But it is the former Lille player who seems to fall alone… No penalty, the match has been very well refereed since the kick-off.
40th: The game is interrupted
On a corner, Ndicka receives an involuntary header from Semedo. The Ivorian remains on the ground, groggy and taken care of by the trainers.
37th: Deflected strike from Krasso!
Great pressure put by the Ivorians on Djoco’s goal. This time it’s Krasso who highlights himself with a hook followed by a strike, countered by an opposing foot from close range!
35th: Seko Fofana not far from breaking the bar!!!
Singo serves Bamba in depth, the imbalance is found. The ball is pushed back but returns to Fofana, who arms a missile with the right that Djoco deflects with the tip of the glove onto his crossbar!
32nd: The Elephants got scared
This situation should serve as a reminder to the Ivorians, who dominate sterilely and have declined in intensity.
30th: Yellow card for Ndicka
Author of a very dangerous sliding tackle on the previous action, the central defender receives a logical warning.
29th: Huge comeback from Diomande!!
What imprecision from Singo, who takes risks and allows Rodrigues to steal the ball despite Ndicka’s tackle. Baldé is launched towards the surface, but Diomande makes a superb return to slow down his shot against Y. Fofana!
26th: The Ivorians in comfort
Still installed in the last 30 meters of the opponent, Côte d’Ivoire maintains its hold on the match. The visitors’ counter attempts are timid.
23rd: There is damage
Huge buffer between Bamba and Cassama, neither sees their opponent coming. The Djurtu takes a good involuntary nudge from the Ivorian in passing. The trainers intervene.
21e : Stat’
Only one CAN opening match ended 0-0, in the 2013 edition between South Africa and Cape Verde.
19th: Boga lets his speed speak
Not really pressed by their opponents, the Ivorians have plenty of time to develop their attacks. Boga goes a thousand miles an hour to the right but his effort is not rewarded.
16th: A new inspired gesture
Found over the defense by Fofana, Krasso tries a spectacular shot in the air, which he is not far from pushing back towards the goal.
14th: The lenient referee with Diomande
The central defender is doing very well by only being called to order, he is very late in his intervention on his opponent.
11th: Rhythm and play
This start to the meeting is rhythmic and pleasant to follow. The Ivorians continue to set a high tempo, and are struggling on the wings.
8th: First scare for the Ivorians!
Very good cross delivered by Candé on the left, towards Mama Baldé. The OL striker attempts a spectacular move but narrowly misses his acrobatic return!
7th: The Elephants start very strong
Who else than Seko Fofana, centerpiece of the Ivorians in the middle, to ideally launch the host country! The Djurtus play with too much fear, and are quickly punished.
4th: BUUUUT FROM SEKO FOFANA, 1-0 FOR THE IVORY COAST!!!
Thunderous start to the match for the Ivorians, who already find the fault with a cannon shot from Seko Fofana! After a high recovery, the former Lensois did not take long to unleash a luminous strike which pierced Djoco, the Alassane-Ouattara stadium exulted!
3rd: The Elephants take control
Ivory Coast monopolizes the ball in these first moments, facing Djurtus cautiously behind. The Ivorians obtain a first corner on the left, boxed by Djoco.
1st: Let’s go for CAN 2024!
It was the Djurtus, in green, who kicked off this opening match!
21:01
The CAN will be able to begin!
Festive atmosphere in Abidjan to welcome the 22 players on the pitch of a full Alassane-Ouattara stadium. The national anthems ring out.
20:54
“People have to be proud of us,” proclaims Gasset
20:42
The Djurtus to play spoilsport
Much less expected, Mama Baldé’s Bissaoguineans would achieve an authentic feat on their scale by bringing down the Ivorians. For its fourth participation in the CAN, Guinea-Bissau dreams of reaching the direct elimination phase for the first time in its history. She has never won a match in the competition.
20:35
Joy and smiles before the match
20:30
Senegal, Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast… Who are the favorites for the competition?
Which selection will emerge victorious from this particularly challenging edition? Senegal, outgoing winner, and Morocco, semi-finalist of the 2022 World Cup, capture most of the votes, but the competition promises to be tough. The Ivorians also have a card to play, just like Mohamed Salah’s Egypt.
20:27
Organizing a CAN is always a challenge
Coach of Stade d’Abidjan, in the Ivorian first division, at only 26 years old, coach Alexandre Lafitte has a front row seat to observe the organization of the competition in Ivory Coast. Its decryption.
20:16
The lineups are known, several Ligue 1 players are holders
The Niçois Jérémie Boga and the Monegasque Wilfried start with the Elephants, the Lyonnais Mama Baldé starts on the Guinea-Bissau side, as does the Messin Fali Candé. A little diminished, Serge Aurier does not start. Sébastien Haller is out.
The Ivory Coast eleven: Y. Fofana – Singo, Diamond, Ndicka, Konan – Kessie, S. Fofana, I. Sangaré – Bamba, Krasso, Boga.
The eleven of Guinea-Bissau: Djoco – Encada, Sangante, Djalo, Cande – Bikel, Cassama, Semedo – Rodrigues, Mane, Baldé.
20:11
Hitting a big entry shot
For the second CAN in their history at home, the Elephants, pushed by an entire country, face an immense challenge: winning the continental competition at home. After two coronations, the last of which in 2015, the Ivorians seem to have fallen into line a little on the African scene. During the last edition, they were eliminated in the round of 16. This first match should allow them to assert themselves.
Good evening everyone !
And welcome to our site for this first live of CAN 2024. Ivory Coast welcomes the competition and Guinea-Buissau, kick-off scheduled for 9 p.m.!
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