After two runners-up, in penalty kicks, the team beats Egypt 4-2
It took a while but it came out. After two runners-up (2002 and 2019), Senegal is finally the great champion of the African Cup of Nations. This Sunday, at Olembe Stadium, the Teranga Lions beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties, after a 0-0 draw in normal time and extra time, and won the continental tournament for the first time.
With only five minutes left, Senegal had the opportunity to open the scoring. Ciss was brought down by Abdelmonem inside the area and the referee awarded a penalty. In the charge, Mané hit hard, but stopped in defense of goalkeeper Gabaski.
Senegal was better in the match, but at the end of the first half Egypt arrived in danger. A, Mohamed Salah swung over the mark inside the area and hit hard. The ball would go into the angle, but goalkeeper Mendy made a great save.
The second half was more intense for the Leões da Teranga team, as well as the initial stage, and the Egyptian goalkeeper Gabaski was again the highlight, preventing the score from being moved.
In overtime, the game was balanced, with no one exposing themselves much, but even so, both teams created
On penalties, shone the star of goalkeeper Mendy, elected by FIFA as the best in the world, who took the charge of Lasheen to see Senegal win by 4 to 2. In addition to the defense, Abdelmonem hit the post. For the Senegalese, Koulibaly, Diallo, Bamba Dieng and Mané scored, while Sarr stopped at Gabaski. In Egypt, Zizo and Hamdy scored.
