Mali vs South Africa, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsMali use quickfire goals to beat South Africa at Cup of Nations
Mali took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Lassine Sinayoko (Mali).
- 1': Siyanda Xulu (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Amadou Haidara (Mali).
- 2': Themba Zwane (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Attempt missed. Aliou Dieng (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Falaye Sacko.
- 6': Foul by Aliou Dieng (Mali).
- 6': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Kiki Kouyaté.
- 7': Attempt saved. Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 9': Attempt saved. Amadou Haidara (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kamory Doumbia with a headed pass.
- 14': Attempt saved. Percy Tau (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Thapelo Maseko with a cross.
- 15': Penalty South Africa. Evidence Makgopa draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 15': Penalty conceded by Sikou Niakaté (Mali) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 16': Delay in match because of an injury Evidence Makgopa (South Africa).
- 17': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 18': VAR Decision: Penalty South Africa.
- 18': Sikou Niakaté (Mali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Penalty missed. Percy Tau (South Africa) left footed shot is just a bit too high.
- 20': Attempt missed. Sékou Koïta (Mali) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lassine Sinayoko with a headed pass.
- 21': Offside, South Africa. Khuliso Mudau is caught offside.
- 22': Attempt missed. Percy Tau (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena with a headed pass.
- 23': Attempt saved. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Hamari Traoré with a cross.
- 27': Foul by Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa).
- 27': Hamari Traoré (Mali) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Aliou Dieng (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yves Bissouma.
- 34': Attempt saved. Percy Tau (South Africa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sphephelo Sithole.
- 35': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Djigui Diarra.
- 36': Foul by Themba Zwane (South Africa).
- 36': Kiki Kouyaté (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Hamari Traoré (Mali).
- 39': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Attempt saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Themba Zwane.
- 42': Attempt saved. Percy Tau (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Khuliso Mudau with a cross.
- 43': Evidence Makgopa (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Foul by Kiki Kouyaté (Mali).
- 43': Kiki Kouyaté (Mali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Attempt missed. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot from long range on the right is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
- 45': Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Kamory Doumbia (Mali).
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 45'+2': Corner, Mali. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Mali 0, South Africa 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Mali 0, South Africa 0.
- 48': Attempt missed. Sékou Koïta (Mali) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lassine Sinayoko.
- 49': Attempt missed. Amadou Haidara (Mali) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sékou Koïta.
- 50': Foul by Aliou Dieng (Mali).
- 50': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Evidence Makgopa (South Africa).
- 52': Yves Bissouma (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Yves Bissouma (Mali).
- 53': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Evidence Makgopa (South Africa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 55': Falaye Sacko (Mali) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 56': Attempt blocked. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sikou Niakaté with a cross.
- 56': Corner, Mali. Conceded by Siyanda Xulu.
- 58': Substitution, Mali. Lassana Coulibaly replaces Yves Bissouma.
- 58': Foul by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa).
- 58': Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Attempt saved. Sékou Koïta (Mali) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 60': Goal! Mali 1, South Africa 0. Hamari Traoré (Mali) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation.
- 62': Foul by Sékou Koïta (Mali).
- 62': Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Attempt missed. Evidence Makgopa (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Thapelo Maseko.
- 65': Amadou Haidara (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 66': Goal! Mali 2, South Africa 0. Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kamory Doumbia with a through ball.
- 71': Attempt saved. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aliou Dieng.
- 72': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Hamari Traoré.
- 73': Attempt missed. Siyanda Xulu (South Africa) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aubrey Modiba with a cross following a corner.
- 73': Substitution, South Africa. Zakhele Lepasa replaces Evidence Makgopa.
- 73': Substitution, South Africa. Mihlali Mayambela replaces Themba Zwane.
- 73': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 73': Sékou Koïta (Mali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Foul by Hamari Traoré (Mali).
- 77': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 77': Foul by Siyanda Xulu (South Africa).
- 77': Sékou Koïta (Mali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Siyanda Xulu (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Substitution, Mali. Fousseni Diabaté replaces Aliou Dieng.
- 78': Foul by Fousseni Diabaté (Mali).
- 78': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 79': Falaye Sacko (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Percy Tau (South Africa).
- 80': Foul by Fousseni Diabaté (Mali).
- 80': Mihlali Mayambela (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Amadou Haidara (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lassine Sinayoko.
- 86': Foul by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa).
- 86': Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Substitution, Mali. Ibrahim Sissoko replaces Lassine Sinayoko.
- 87': Substitution, Mali. Nene Dorgeles replaces Sékou Koïta.
- 87': Substitution, Mali. Boubacar Traoré replaces Amadou Haidara.
- 87': Substitution, South Africa. Thapelo Morena replaces Thapelo Maseko.
- 89': Foul by Zakhele Lepasa (South Africa).
- 89': Sikou Niakaté (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Boubacar Traoré (Mali) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Lassana Coulibaly.
- 90'+3': Foul by Lassana Coulibaly (Mali).
- 90'+3': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Lassana Coulibaly (Mali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Mali 2, South Africa 0.
- 0': Match ends, Mali 2, South Africa 0.
Statistics
 RSA |
MLI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 5 | Saves | 6 |
| 54.3 | Possession | 45.7 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 397 | Accurate Passes | 316 |
| 476 | Passes | 402 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 10 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 36 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 16 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 20 |
| 12 | Tackles | 32 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 6 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 6 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Location: Korhogo, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 16,894
Venue: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Location: Korhogo, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 16,894
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | Namibia | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Mali (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Djigui Diarra (GK) |
| 6 | Sikou Niakate  |
| 5 | Boubakar Kiki Kouyate |
| 17 | Falaye Sacko |
| 2 | Hamari Traoré |
| 20 | Sekou Koita |
| 10 | Yves Bissouma |
| 26 | Kamory Doumbia |
| 4 | Amadou Haidara |
| 23 | Aliou Dieng |
| 25 | Lassine Sinayoko |
South Africa (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 14 | Mothobi Mvala |
| 5 | Siyanda Xulu |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 13 | Yaya Sithole |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko |
| 10 | Percy Tau |
| 9 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 11 | Themba Zwane |
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