2-1: A crushing defeat against Equatorial Guinea, who led by 10 points.

equatorial guinea On the first day of Group E of the Africa Cup, they suffered a crushing defeat (2-1) against Burkina Faso in Casablanca. Despite the disadvantageous situation, the team, which has many players who are or have been at Spanish clubs, took the lead with a goal in the 85th minute. Marvin Anibeaucenter San Sebastian de los Reyes (2nd RFEF). However, two goals were scored in the third minute of stoppage time, giving Potros the victory.

A dramatic end to Equatorial Guinea, Omar Mascarel (Mallorca) and Loren Zuniga (Real Madrid Castilla) In the starting eleven before Juan Micha introduced the aforementioned players. Anibo and Yannick Bouila (Numancia).

The first part is stuck

Burkina Faso He tried to impose his theoretical favorite signature by taking the initiative from the start of the match, generously making several dangerous approaches in the first minutes. Captain Bertrand Traore,the current, sunderland edit He proved this with a low shot from the edge of the box that flew close to the post as Equatorial Guinea’s defense stood firm.

The first half ended in a stalemate with no other chances other than this start. Burkina Faso always maintained the initiative, carried more of the weight of the match and approached with a little more danger, but they held out well despite their rivals dribbling and dribbling off the field.

Red to Ndon, but Equatorial Guinea resists

After the restart, Burkina Faso regained their momentum, with Bertrand Traore firing home. Jesus Owono was arrested. goalkeeper of andorra. However, in the 50th minute, Equatorial Guinea suffered a blow. After receiving a direct red card for Basilio Ndong For stomping Bertrand Traore. judgment of the egyptians mohamed marouf He was initially shown a yellow card, but after the play was reviewed by VAR, he was sent off.

Due to numerical superiority, “Potros” found more space. Therefore, in the transition period, Dango Ouattara (Brentford) He receives it, but Owono covers the cross shot with his body. Pierre Landry Cavore He also missed a chance against Owono when he headed it wide when he was alone.

Lassina Traore’s goal was disallowed

The goal seemed inevitable, but then it happened Brama Traoré The Burkina Faso coach introduced three substitutions. Lassina Traore One of the new players made the first intervention after receiving Ouattara’s cross and found the net, but the referee ruled it out for offside.

Equatorial Guinea were saved by millimeters thanks to VAR, allowing Owono to get back on his feet with a shot from close range. Stephen Ki Aziz But he knew how to protect himself when he was behind and score from set-pieces to cause big surprises.

Anibo gives a big surprise

In the 85th minute, Carlos Akapo took a corner kick. Marvin Anniebaugh The San Sebastian de los Reyes center back put his head in a strange position as soon as he took to the field.

But when he had his heroic victory in mind, Juan Misha We saw Burkina Faso score two goals in the third minute of stoppage time and come back from behind.

incredible comeback

Ouattara got one back in the 95th minute. Esteban Obiang Who beat him, but the ball was left with him George Minouungou (Seattle Sounders) A person who has crossed the internet.

Then, in the 98th minute, Equatorial Guinea were cruelly brought to their knees after a hard effort. Siriaku Cove He reached the baseline and after his cross was touched by Owono, he headed home from close range. Edmond Tapsova, Bayer Leverkusen centre-back; To bring victory to Burkina Faso.