Author Topic: African Cup of Nations (AFCON) (Read 138026 times)

Elzar · « **Reply #1160 on:** January 18, 2022, 09:14:14 am »

Really spoiling you all today... 4 games!!!

Group B - 16:00
Malawi vs Senegal
Zimbabwe vs Guinea

Guinea and Senegal currently lead the group with 4 points, so they just both need a draw to go through, Malawi have 3 points, so a surprise victory could leave Senegal in trouble. I think a lot of 3rd place teams will all have at least 4 points, so Senegal will need to make sure they don't slip up.

Group C - 19:00
Gabon vs Morocco
Ghana vs Comoros

Ghana can only reach the 4 point mark now, and they need to beat Comoros comfortably to make sure they have a good goal difference. It might still be enough to take them through in 2nd, but Gabon have looked a decent team that could get something out of Morocco.

Mister Flip Flop · « **Reply #1161 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:05:43 am »

Not really following this tournament. Can someone tell me if Egypt lose their next game are they out of the running. Just need Mo back uninjured and hopefully Sadio asap.

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #1162 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:15:12 am »

Quote from: Mister men on January 18, 2022, 10:05:43 am

Not really following this tournament. Can someone tell me if Egypt lose their next game are they out of the running. Just need Mo back uninjured and hopefully Sadio asap.

Top 3 qualify in one way or another from each group so now that they've actually won a game its unlikely.

Elzar · « **Reply #1163 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:36:50 am »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on January 18, 2022, 10:15:12 am

Top 3 qualify in one way or another from each group so now that they've actually won a game its unlikely.

It's 4 out of 6, and judging by the groups 3 points won't be enough. So a loss will probably knock them out. But they won't lose.

oojason · « **Reply #1164 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:14:06 pm »

Malawi XI: Thomu; Sanudi, Chaziya, Chembezi, Chirwa, Idana, J. Banda, Madinga, Mhone, Muyaba, Mhango.

Senegal XI: É. Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Gueye, N. Mendy, Kouyaté, Mané, Diallo, Dia.

Zimbabwe XI: Shumba, Murwira, Muduhwa, Kamusoko, Takwara, Zemura, Mahachi, Kangwa, Tigere, Musona, Muskwe

Guinea XI: A. Keita; O. Kanté, M. Camara, Conté II, Sylla; Kané, Ilaix Moriba, Naby Keïta; Cissé, Kaba, J. Kanté

Live Scores & Tables: www.flashscore.co.uk/standings/MN8PaiBs/8GUoUzbd/#live

newterp · « **Reply #1165 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:16:46 pm »

Ok - did anyone get this too in the Senegal game?

There was a commercial break mid game on BEIN Sports?

?

I'm not sure if I just missed some live action?

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #1166 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:30:56 pm »

Africans have some fantastic names don't they?

Knowledge Musona just scored for Zimbabwe.

If I was him I'd just have KNOWLEDGE on the back of my shirt.

newterp · « **Reply #1167 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:35:09 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on January 18, 2022, 04:30:56 pm

Africans have some fantastic names don't they?

Knowledge Musona just scored for Zimbabwe.

If I was him I'd just have KNOWLEDGE on the back of my shirt.

Or "NO LEDGE" to fuck with people.

newterp · « **Reply #1168 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:35:55 pm »

Quote from: newterp on January 18, 2022, 04:16:46 pm

Ok - did anyone get this too in the Senegal game?

There was a commercial break mid game on BEIN Sports??

I'm not sure if I just missed some live action?

Holy shit - they just did it again mid game!! This is preposterous.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #1169 on:** January 18, 2022, 04:54:03 pm »

There are two Keitas (one is ours), two Kantes, 1 Kane and also 1 II?? in the Guinea roster.

oojason · « **Reply #1170 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:02:52 pm »

Zimbabwe [1] - 0 Guinea; Knowledge Musona 26' - https://mixture.gg/v/61e6eeb49998e

Zimbabwe [2] - 0 Guinea; Kudakwashe Mahachi 43' - https://mixture.gg/v/61e6eef8e06f4

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1171 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:06:07 pm »

OOS · « **Reply #1172 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:07:46 pm »

Understand he's been out with Covid, but Koulibaly is playing like he smokes 50 a day. Looks really off it.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #1173 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:08:18 pm »

Was Naby's goal disallowed or something?

EDIT: It's given. Naby scores for Guinea

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #1174 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:08:59 pm »

What a banger from Naby. 30 yards, left foot, BOOM

Ray K · « **Reply #1175 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:11:34 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 18, 2022, 05:06:07 pm

oojason · « **Reply #1176 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:11:49 pm »

Zimbabwe 2 - [1] Guinea; Naby Keita great strike on 49' - https://mixture.gg/v/61e6f3b1df3d2 & https://juststream.live/HeyCarvedSeclude

Naby goal with 'behind the goal' tv angle - https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1483487394716438530

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #1177 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:14:58 pm »

How many free kicks does Sadio get Senegal?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1178 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:15:25 pm »

Screamer from Naby! Are they out if they lose or is that wishful thinking?

Ray K · « **Reply #1179 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:19:01 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 18, 2022, 05:15:25 pm

Screamer from Naby! Are they out if they lose or is that wishful thinking?

They're level with Malawi on everything after that goal, but Guinea beat them so are 2nd on H2H.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #1180 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:20:33 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 18, 2022, 05:15:25 pm

Screamer from Naby! Are they out if they lose or is that wishful thinking?

Think it’s four best third placed teams qualifying and barring anything miraculous there’s three that look like they’ve got it secured already. Guinea/Senegal’s group being one.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #1181 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:24:10 pm »

Looks like Guinea will be through even if they lose here, regardless of whether they finish 2nd or 3rd. They've 4 points already, which should be enough.

OOS · « **Reply #1182 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:31:30 pm »

Just give the penalty!!!

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #1183 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:31:53 pm »

Was there any contact there?

oojason · « **Reply #1184 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:36:19 pm »

VAR: Malawi penalty vs Sénégal overturned on 80' - https://mixture.gg/v/61e6f94d275b0 & https://v.redd.it/htl9mkt8fhc81

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #1185 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:36:55 pm »

There was some contact. Touch and go this one, but if this is indeed a penalty in football, Mo should have 3-4 every game in the PL.

Chakan · « **Reply #1186 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:40:47 pm »

I knew a dictionary when I played local footy when I was 16.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #1187 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:41:02 pm »

Quote from: PoetryInMotion on January 18, 2022, 05:36:55 pm

There was some contact. Touch and go this one, but if this is indeed a penalty in football, Mo should have 3-4 every game in the PL.

I’d agree with that.

Red Raw · « **Reply #1188 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:47:00 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 18, 2022, 05:15:25 pm

Screamer from Naby! Are they out if they lose or is that wishful thinking?

Banger.

Now come home safe and do some more of this for us mate.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #1189 on:** January 18, 2022, 05:51:18 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 18, 2022, 05:06:07 pm

Knew I could rely on someone to post it!

Scottymuser · « **Reply #1190 on:** January 18, 2022, 06:08:37 pm »

Quote from: Mister men on January 18, 2022, 10:05:43 am

Not really following this tournament. Can someone tell me if Egypt lose their next game are they out of the running. Just need Mo back uninjured and hopefully Sadio asap.

So if they lose to Sudan (the worse team in their group) then they would be 3rd on 3 points which 95% is likely to be enough to be knocked out.

If they get a point tomorrow, then they would be on 4 points - a win then for Guinea-Bissau would put them on 4 as well; the order of tie breakers is

results vs each other - in this case, it was a draw, so on to
Goal difference - Egypt with a draw would have a GD of 0; Guinea Bissau would have 0 IF they won by 1 goal, or >0 if more. So anything more than a 1 goal win would give Guinea-Bissau 2nd, and Egypt 3rd; else the next deciding factor is
Total goals scored - if Egypt currently have scored 1 goal, G-B 0 - so if it is only a 1 goal win for GB, then GB need to score 2 more goals than Egypt (i.e. a 1-1 draw for Egypt, and a 2-1 win for GB would leave the Goals scored at 2 apiece, so then they would have to draw lots/toss a coin; but a 3-2 win would give them the tie breaker).

Even going down that route, and having the conditions required, with an Egypt draw, for them to only get 3rd, still leaves them on 4 points. Then we look at the other group's 3rd placed teams:

Group A has Cape Verde with a 0 GD, and 2 scored
Group B has Malawi with a 0 GD, and 2 scored

We will know more about the other groups shortly, but Group C can have 3rd place with 4 points if Ghana beat Comoros later (and they currently have a -1 GD, so likely to also be 0 GD unless it is a 2 goal win) and group E and F are more complex. So for instance, if Egypt only draw 0-0, they'll likely be knocked out as both Malawi and Cape Verde would have scored 1 more goal than them and it's likely that 2 other 3rd placed teams will be on 4 points and similar. If they instead draw 1-1 then they are tied and it comes down to a drawing of lots between those 3 IF there are only 2 or fewer spots available due to GD or GS from the other 3 groups.

I will post an update later with the Group C results.