Mauritania Secures Narrow Victory Over Equatorial Guinea in AFCON 2015 Preliminaries
Key Points:
- Match Summary: Mauritania secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in the first leg of the preliminary round for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match took place in Nouakchott.
- First Half: Despite dominating the first half, the Mourabitounes failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, leading to a goalless first half with both teams level.
- Second Half: The second half saw a continuation of the first, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. However, in the 76th minute, Ismael Diakité scored the only goal of the match, assisted by Diallo Guidilèye.
- Return Leg: The return match is scheduled to take place in Equatorial Guinea in two weeks. The winner of this double-legged tie will face the winner between Uganda and Madagascar in the subsequent round.
Summary:
Mauritania managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in the first leg of the AFCON 2015 qualifiers. Despite a dominant performance, the Mourabitounes struggled to convert their chances until the 76th minute when Ismael Diakité scored the decisive goal. The return leg promises to be an exciting encounter, with a spot in the next round at stake.
Tags: Mauritania, Equatorial Guinea, AFCON 2015, Ismael Diakité, Diallo Guidilèye, Preliminaries
