Equatorial Guinea secured a resounding victory over Guinea-Bissau, prevailing 4-2 in a riveting encounter that unfolded on Thursday. This momentous win took place as part of the second-round matches in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
The action kicked off with Equatorial Guinea asserting dominance in the 21st minute, courtesy of Emilio Nsue.
Guinea-Bissau swiftly responded, with Fernandez leveling the score in the 37th minute.
However, the equilibrium was short-lived as Juan Micha’s contingent regained the lead with a goal from Jose Miranda in the 46th minute.
The second half witnessed a stellar performance from Nsue, who not only secured his brace in the 51st minute but went on to complete a remarkable hat-trick with his third goal in the 61st minute.
Zé Turbo managed to narrow the deficit for Guinea-Bissau in injury time, netting their second goal in the 90+3rd minute.
With this emphatic result, Equatorial Guinea now sits atop Group A with an impressive tally of 4 points.
Guinea-Bissau, on the other hand, finds themselves in the fourth position with a single point, anticipating the outcome of today’s match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria scheduled for 18:00 GMT+1.
Equatorial Guinea’s stellar performance not only places them at the helm of the group but also underscores their prowess in the tournament.
As the Africa Cup of Nations unfolds, this victory sets a formidable standard, leaving football enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the team’s future encounters on this illustrious stage.
