Thank you for providing a detailed account of the Ghana vs. Mali match in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2013). Here’s a summary of the key moments and events:
- Early Attacks by Mali:
- Mali starts the match well with an attack in the 6th minute, pressuring the Ghanaian goalkeeper.
- Ghana’s Response:
- Ghana’s Gyan Asamoah fires a shot in the 12th minute, and the pressure becomes constant, with Afful having a powerful strike that goes over the goals.
- Penalty and Goal for Ghana:
- In the 36th minute, Gyan Asamoah is fouled by Tamboura in the penalty area, leading to a penalty.
- Wakaso converts the penalty, giving Ghana a 1-0 lead.
- Halftime Action:
- Mali reacts in the 45th minute, with a situation where the goalkeeper catches the ball and hits Diabaté. Both teams head to the locker room.
- Second Half:
- Mali makes a substitution at halftime, replacing Diarra with Maïga.
- Maïga poses problems for the Ghanaian defense, but Mali struggles to find the equalizer.
- Ghana’s Control:
- Ghana keeps control of the game, with Gyan being brought down in the 66th minute, leading to a warning for Coulibaly.
- Substitutions and Defensive Moves:
- Mali makes a substitution, with Sissoko replaced by Sow in the 74th minute.
- Ghana makes defensive changes in the final minutes to preserve their lead.
- Conclusion:
- Ghana successfully defends their lead in the added time, securing a 1-0 victory.
- The result puts Ghana in a favorable position while awaiting the outcome of the Niger-DR Congo match.
Your detailed summary captures the flow of the match, key moments, and strategic moves by both teams.
