2024-07-24 22:52:58
Despite superior technology, Mali settled for a place against Israel (1-1) in Group D of the Olympic football tournament. The Aiglons may have some disappointments, but are proud of their supporters and the image they (re) give to Malian football.
Published on: 07/25/2024 – 00:52Modified: 07/25/2024 – 03:06
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For a meeting between two countries that have not maintained any diplomatic relations since 1973 and the Yom Kippur War, this game between Mali and Israel is not as stressful as the French authorities feared. The latter placed the Parc des Princes under close surveillance (thousands of police and gendarmes were assembled), fearing further surprises outside the stadium. ” We are not worriedhowever confides the player Moussa Diakité. We are focused on the game ».
If there are many whistles against the supporters of Israel, a small increase in tension when two Palestinian flags were brandished above the stands which welcomed the most Hebrew supporters, the meeting took place in a fairly calm atmosphere. So far the supporters of both countries have appeared together with their flags.
« Tribute to the soldiers »
On the pitch, the arguments did not bother either in a meeting that Mali always dominated, even giving a percentage of possession of 67% against 33 at the end of the first period. The Aiglons, technically superior, in control of the ball, dominated in the middle, but faltered a lot in the end. Riding under the threat of opposition attacks, they will end surprisingly by the Israelis who opened the scoring thanks to an own goal from the defender Hamidou Diallo (56th). The Badra Diallo foals will manage to be equalized by Cheikhna Doumbia (63rd), but will not manage to win the blue and white. ” There is some sadnessadmitted midfielder Moussa Diakité. But I like our reaction after the Israeli goal. »
The Cádiz player also likes ” them support » and the presence of many Malian supporters in the Parc des Princes. Thousands of fans who never stop cheering for their Aiglons. ” We are not surprised to see all these supporters. In Paris, we know that there are many MaliansThe secret of Ahmed Diomande. If it was a weekend, we would have had even more people”.
With this frustrating draw, but worth taking, Espoirs Mali is also aware of putting Malian football in the middle of the game this season of conflict between the Malian football federation and the players of selection A Moussa Diakité wants to confirm his commitment and that of his colleagues: ” We play for our parents who stay at home, but also to honor the soldiers who fell in battle so that we can be here today. ».
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