The Atlas Lions faced a significant disappointment on the second day of the group matches in the 2014 African Nations Championship. After their initial defeat against Uganda, Burkina Faso managed to secure a draw against Morocco with a 1-1 score. The game was tough, and despite Morocco’s dominant performance, they couldn’t maintain their lead.
The match started with an early laxity in Burkina Faso’s defense, allowing Brahim El Bahri to score in the first minute. The game continued with numerous opportunities, especially for the Atlas Lions, who struggled to convert chances. At halftime, the 1-0 score seemed flattering for Burkina Faso’s Brama Traoré, who expected better from his team.
Morocco, learning from their mistakes against Zimbabwe, aimed to maintain their narrow one-goal lead until three minutes from the end of regulation time. However, Bassirou Ouédraogo seized a perfect cross from the right to deceive Lamyaghri and equalize.
With this draw, the dynamics in the group have changed, and qualification will be determined on the last day. In an earlier match, Zimbabwe and Uganda played to a goalless draw (0-0).
Burkina Faso Lineup: M Kaboré; Sango, Koné, Dayo, Gouo; E Traoré, Zoungrana; Tiéndrebeogo, Y Kaboré, A Traoré; Ouédraogo.
Morocco Lineup: Lamyaghri; El Hachimi, Abarhoun, Oulhaj, Sassa; Said, Erraki; Rafik, Moutaouali, El Bahri; El Ouadi.
