FULL TIME!
Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau in the second round of the African Cup of Nations
96'
Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau) beats his marker and fires a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Jesus Owono sees the ball late on but manages to prevent it from going into the right side of the goal.
95' - GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL!
FROM GUINEA-BISSAU! After VAR analysis, the referee confirms Zé Turbo's goal: 4-2.
VAR!
The Guinea-Bissau players' joy may be justified, as referee Samuel Uwikunda will use VAR to check for offside on the previous shot.
93'
Zé Turbo (Guinea-Bissau) sees his goal disallowed for offside!
+8
We have 8 minutes of extra time.
88'
Guinea-Bissau didn't take advantage of the corner to score. The opposing defense was alert and cleared the danger.
88'
Marciano Sanca (Guinea-Bissau) tries a through ball, but the defense blocks it. The assistant referee is correct and Guinea-Bissau is awarded a corner.
86'
Guinea-Bissau's cross from a free-kick is intercepted by one of the defenders.
85'
That's all for Emilio Nsue, who will be replaced by the rested Noe Ela (Equatorial Guinea).
84'
Luis Asue (Equatorial Guinea) is shown the yellow card.
83'
The coach decided to replace Josete Miranda with Luis Asue (Equatorial Guinea).
79'
Samuel Uwikunda blows the whistle for a foul. Carlos Akapo (Equatorial Guinea) brings down one of his opponents. Guinea-Bissau can take the free-kick.
77'
Time for a substitution. Zé Turbo (Guinea-Bissau) is in for Franculino.
73'
Marciano Sanca (Guinea-Bissau) takes a corner kick and sends it through the crowd of players in the penalty area, but one of the defenders parries it away safely. The assistant referee points to the corner flag and Guinea-Bissau has a shot on goal.
73'
The coach decided to replace Pablo Ganet (Equatorial Guinea) with Santiago Eneme.
70'
Alfa Semedo (Guinea-Bissau) finds himself out of options and fires a shot from the edge of the box, but his effort sails just over the bar. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal kick for Equatorial Guinea.
69'
Marciano Sanca (Guinea-Bissau) runs on to the ball and pulls the trigger from close range, but Jesus Owono reacts incredibly and saves the low shot in the middle of the goal.
66'
Fali Cande (Guinea-Bissau) arrives to take the kick.
64' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!
EQUATORIAL GUINEA! Goal! Emilio Nsue coolly slots the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 4-1.
61 - GOAL DISALLOWED!
GOAL! No, wait, the shot has been disallowed for offside. Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) doesn't agree, but the assistant referee is convinced of his decision. It looks like there was offside on the previous shot, so the referee takes a look at the VAR.
60'
Tempers flared. Mama Balde (Guinea-Bissau) arrived late and knocked down his opponent. That's a foul on Equatorial Guinea.
58'
Moreto Cassama (Guinea-Bissau) takes his opponent to the ground. Samuel Uwikunda has a clear view of the ball and blows the whistle. The foul is awarded to Equatorial Guinea.
57'
We witnessed an unsuccessful pass across the pitch. Josete Miranda (Equatorial Guinea) tried his best to reach the ball, but it was too long. It's a throw-in for Guinea-Bissau.
55'
Basilio Ndong (Equatorial Guinea) should know that this kind of behavior is unacceptable. He made an inconsequential tackle and Samuel Uwikunda had no choice but to whistle for the foul. Foul near the by-line for Guinea-Bissau.
51' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL!
EQUATORIAL GUINEA! Basilio Ndong sends an excellent cross to Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea), who finds space inside the box and puts the ball in the back of the net.
50'
Franculino receives a curving pass from the edge of the box and shoots from the edge of the area, but his shot is inaccurate and the ball is inches over the crossbar. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal-kick for Equatorial Guinea.
47' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL!
EQUATORIAL GUINEA! It's in the back of the net! With a brilliant volley from the edge of the box, Josete Miranda hits the left corner and beats the goalkeeper. Jesus Owono provided the assist. What a goal! 2:1.
46'
Mauro Rodrigues (Guinea-Bissau) pass fails to reach any of his team-mates. The ball crosses the line and Equatorial Guinea has a shot at goal.
RESTARTS
Everything is ready for the start of the second half.
Mama Baldé
Born in Portugal, Mama Baldé has been playing for the Guinea-Bissau national team since 2019, playing as a winger or right-back. He was part of the squad that took part in that year's African Cup of Nations, as well as the next edition in 2021. A player for French club Lyon, Baldé has only played one game for the club so far this season and hasn't scored a goal. For the national team, however, Baldé has scored twice in his last four matches.
Guinea-Bissau
Participating in the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time, Guinea-Bissau is looking for its first win in the history of the competition. In their previous 10 matches, they have drawn 3 and suffered 7 defeats, including the opening match of this year's edition against Côte d'Ivoire. Against the tournament hosts, Guinea-Bissau conceded a goal after just 4 minutes and failed to show their class. Côte d'Ivoire added to their tally in the second half to hand Guinea-Bissau a 2-0 defeat.
Emilio Nsue
The team's all-time leading scorer with 17 goals, Emilio Nsue is the team's most experienced player, with spells in Spanish and English soccer, and a background in the youth ranks of the Spanish national team. Born in Spain, the striker chose to play for the Equatorial Guinea national team in 2013, and has become a reference point for the team
HALFTIME
End of first half for Equatorial Guinea v Guinea-Bissau
47’
Equatorial Guinea had a chance to score from a corner kick, but a defender got to the ball and cleared the danger.
+6
The match will have a minimum of 6 minutes extra time.
45’
IT WASN'T A PENALTY! Referee Samuel Uwikunda quickly changed his mind and awarded the penalty after the VAR review. The Guinea-Bissau players were furious.
42’ - VAR
The referee isn't 100% sure that it's a penalty in favor of Guinea-Bissau, so he's going to check with the video assistant referee.
40’
Saul Coco (Equatorial Guinea) was trying to take the ball from his opponent, but ended up taking his legs with him. Samuel Uwikunda blew the whistle to signal the foul. Joy on one side, sadness on the other. The referee whistles a penalty for Guinea-Bissau. Saul Coco is yellow carded
38’ - GOOOOOOAAAAAAL
GUINEA-BISSAU! Esteban Orozco (Equatorial Guinea) sends the ball towards his own goal trying to intercept the pass.
35’
Saul Coco (Equatorial Guinea) tries a through ball, but Samuel Uwikunda blows the whistle for a foul. Guinea-Bissau awarded a free-kick in a dangerous position.
Break
The referee blows the whistle to start the players' rehydration break.
29’
Mama Balde (Guinea-Bissau) with a very aggressive challenge, referee Samuel Uwikunda blows the whistle for a foul. Equatorial Guinea has a free-kick. Will they create a chance?
26’
Josete Miranda (Equatorial Guinea) makes room to shoot from the edge of the box and sends the ball towards goal. Unfortunately for him, the ball rebounds off the crossbar.
21’ - GOOOOOOAAAAAAL
Goal! Pablo Ganet shows great vision and lays the ball off for Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea). With great presence in the area, he sinks the ball into the right side of the goal. The score is now 1:0.
19’
Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) received a clever through ball that could have turned into a promising opportunity, but the defense managed to clear it. Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) was adjudged to be in an offside position behind the defensive line and the assistant raises his flag. The opponent is awarded an indirect free kick.
15’
Federico Bikoro (Equatorial Guinea) concedes a free-kick following a rough tackle. Samuel Uwikunda saw the whole thing. Guinea-Bissau now has a free-kick opportunity.
13
The assistant raises his flag and the attacking play is interrupted by the referee blowing his whistle. Franculino (Guinea-Bissau) is adjudged to be in an offside position this time.
10’
The Equatorial Guinea player commits a foul. Samuel Uwikunda whistles the free-kick and keeps control of the match. Guinea-Bissau will take the free-kick.
6’
Iban Salvador (Equatorial Guinea) is trying to pass the ball into the penalty area, but the defence is in the way.
2’
Guinea-Bissau kept possession of the ball with short passes, hoping to open up the opposition's defense to launch an attack.
START THE GAME!
Ball rolling at the Africa Cup of Nations
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Equatorial Guinea - Guinea-Bissau
African Cup of Nations
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024;
Time: 09 a.m. ET
Venue: Ebimpé Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, capital of Ivory Coast;
Where to watch: Bandplay (streaming).
When is the match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau?
The match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau will kick off at 09 a.m. ET at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidijan, Ivory Coast in Round 2 of the African Cup of Nations. You can see everything here on VAVEL Brasil.
Guinea-Bissau line-up
Guinea-Bissau's probable line-up: Mendes; Cande, Sori Mané e Djaló; Carlos Mané, Semedo, Cassama, Rodrigues, Quizera; Gano, Balde. Coach: Baciro Candé.
Equatorial Guinea line-up
Probable line-up for Equatorial Guinea:
Owono; Akapo, Anieboh, Orozco, Ndong; Ganet, Bikoro; Miranda, Machin, Salvador; Nsue. Técnico: Juan Michá.
Guinea-Bissau standout: Mama Baldé
Born in Portugal, Mama Baldé has played for the Guinea-Bissau national team since 2019, playing as a winger or right-back. He was part of the squad that took part in that year's African Cup of Nations, as well as the next edition in 2021. A player for French club Lyon, Baldé has only played one game for the club so far this season and hasn't scored a goal. For the national team, however, Baldé has scored twice in his last four matches.
Guinea-Bissau
Participating in the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time, Guinea-Bissau is looking for its first win in the history of the competition. In their previous 10 matches, they have drawn 3 and suffered 7 defeats, including the opening match of this year's edition against Côte d'Ivoire.
Against the tournament hosts, Guinea-Bissau conceded a goal after just 4 minutes and failed to show their class. Côte d'Ivoire added to their tally in the second half to hand Guinea-Bissau a 2-0 defeat.
Equatorial Guinea highlight: Emilio Nsue
The team's all-time leading scorer with 17 goals, Emilio Nsue is the team's most experienced player, with spells in Spanish and English soccer and a background in the youth ranks of the Spanish national team. Born in Spain, the striker chose to play for the Equatorial Guinea national team in 2013 and has become a reference point for the team.
Equatorial Guinea
In their first match of the tournament, Equatorial Guinea showed that they are ready to challenge for a place in the next round with a 1-1 draw against the traditional Nigerian team. After reaching the quarter-finals in the last edition of the tournament, the Guinean team is looking to repeat their good run. In their opening game against Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea came from a goal down to equalize through Napoli's Victor Osimhen. Equatorial Guinea's goal was scored by Yban Salvador, who plays in the second division of Polish soccer.
TIME AND PLACE!
Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau face off in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage at 11:00 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidijan, Ivory Coast. Equatorial Guinea drew 1-1 with Nigeria in their first match, while Guinea Bissau lost 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire. Both teams therefore need a win to have a better chance of qualifying for the final round.
Equatorial Guinea come into this game on the back of an 11-game unbeaten run, but only five wins in that time. The team qualified for this stage by finishing second in their group, with the same 13 points as Tunisia, but with a lower goal difference. Even so, in a group that also included Libya and Botswana, qualification came easily, with a nine-point lead over these two teams, making them a very difficult team to beat.
Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, have a shaky recent record, with four wins, two draws and four defeats in their last ten games, but in the qualifying phase they also came second behind Nigeria, but ahead of Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe and Mauritius.
Welcome to the Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau minute by minute
Hello, soccer lovers! It's now time for the decisive match of the African Cup of Nations between two teams: Equatorial Guinea on one side. On the other side is Guinea-Bissau. Follow everything about the duel between the teams here, in real time on VAVEL Brasil.