New Anderlecht-Congolese Elia decisive at Africa Cup

GAMES Eighth finals is the final station for Chancel Mbemba, Yannick Bolasie and Elia Meschak at the Africa Cup in Egypt. Madagascar won 2-2 (4-2) after penalties from Congo-Kinshasa.
 


Chancel Mbemba (former Anderlecht) was allowed to start the game, but after only 9 minutes, Madagascar took the lead after a great goal from Ibrahim Amada. Cedric Bakambu headed in the 1-1 after 27 minutes. After the break, Elia Meschak came in. 20 minutes before time, Florent Ibenge (coach Congo-Kinshasa) also put  Yannick Bolasie (ex-Anderlecht). But after a stupid ball loss of Bolasie, Madagascar managed to score the 2-1 fifteen minutes before the end. Still, Mbemba headed in the 2-2 on a corner by Elia Meschak in the final phase.

Even after extensions, the score remained at 2-2. Penalty's had to show who would go further in the tournament. After 7 penalties, 4 for Madagascar and 3 for Congo it was 4-2. The 4th penalty from Congo is therefore crucial. It is Bolasie who stood behind the ball. But he failed from the spot, Bolasie kicked high over the goal. End of story for Congo-Kinshasa at this Africa Cup in Egypt.