Cameroon conceded a second-half aim to the Cape Verde Islands as they have been held to a 1-1 draw on Monday however the hosts nonetheless completed prime of Group A within the Africa Cup of Nations.
Captain Vincent Aboubakar scored his fifth aim of the match to place Cameroon within the lead within the thirty ninth minute earlier than half-time substitute Garry Rodrigues equalised within the 53rd minute.
Rodrigues’ audacious again flick ensured Cape Verde completed with 4 factors in third place within the standings. They’re prone to advance as one in every of 4 greatest third positioned finishers.
Aboubakar fired dwelling a left footed shot after a botched clearance from the Cape Verdians, including to a double scored in every of the opening two matches.
However Cameroon have been unable to finish the group section with three victories, which had been their ambition.
“It was tough opponent who made issues powerful for us,” Aboubakar instructed reporters. “It was tough to win though we wished to complete with a one hundred pc file. However we should not be destructive about it as a result of we’re by way of.”
Aboubakar additionally missed an opportunity from shut vary within the second half, however general Cameroon had restricted probabilities within the match on the Olembe Stadium.
Burkina Faso secured their place within the knockout stage after Cyrille Bayala’s first-half aim helped them to an uninspiring 1-1 draw with Ethiopia and second place on the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam.
Bayala netted halfway by way of the opening interval however his aim was cancelled out by an 82nd penalty by Ethiopia striker Getaneh Kebede that earned his aspect their solely level of the match.
Ethiopia are eradicated however might be happy with a significantly better defensive efficiency, whereas 2013 finalists Burkina Faso have lots to enhance if they’re to go deep within the match.
Burkina will face the runners-up in Group C within the subsequent stage, which might be both Morocco, Gabon or Ghana, although most definitely one of many latter two.
Kaynak: briturkish.com