The Lioness of Cameroon beats Mali 4-2 to secure a ticket to France 2018 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium with a grand style.
The 11th edition of the Total Africa Women's Cup of Nations had Cameroon and Mali battle for a place to the World Cup.After 90 minutes of soccer fiesta, Cameroon had to strip off Mali the way.
At the Cape Coast Stadium recorded high powered football by both teams. As they controlled the game haven started impressively for the first quarter of the match.
15th minute free kick for Mali on the left wing was connected poorly as it hit the human wall, denying an opener for Mali.
Both sides pressed impressively with passes, making surr the shot stoppers ride on to their duties.
Mali indecisively misused a counter attack ball from their half.Kicked through from the defense line.
All was possession until an attacking throw in to the 18-yard of the Malians which they failed to clear their lines.Urged a left foot tap by Abena Therese in the 31st minute. Putting Cameroon in a 1-0 lead.The goal really had the Malians slow down a bit upfront as only one shot on goal was recorded before the break.
Five minutes to close the first department, a throw in from the left lead to a double for Abena Therese courtesy of a cross in.Was well connected with yet another left foot.
43rd minute equaliser found Mali calming the nerves before second half.A right foot curled ball from Fatoumata Diarra it was.Credit to Bassira Toure pull out strike from the right flank.
The Malians in no time dominated both defense clearance and midfield battle in the second half causing alot of danger upfront resulting to an own goal by Awona Marie, sharing spouse before an hour into the game.
Substitute Aboubi Gabrielle restored the Lioness of Cameron supremacy to 3-2 in the 61st, few minutes unto the pitch.A long strike outside the yard box to the corner of goalkeeper Adoudou Konate.
Sebe Coulibaly glorious chance to retain Mali back to track, with indecision had both feet touch the ball.Bassira Toure made it worst for her side when she could not measure the yards in between her position to the post, as her shot went wide bringing to the supporters on their feet with a shout.
Cameroon pulled a goal scoring trigger in the latter part of the game. However, timely intervention of Coulouba Sogore denied an addition.That was for awhile to clear their back line.An uncultured hand ball by Kani Konte turned to nightmare in the stoppage time.
Captain Manie Patience stood behind the free kick, 19 yards away from the territory of Mali, magnificently shaked the net.Ensuring Mali never rise to the occasion.It all ended 4-2 at the Cape Coast stadium, as Cameroon won bronze in the tournament.
Story Kolog Bonaventure