Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea scored three goals against Guinea-Bissau to secure the top spot in the 2023 African Cup of Nations Group A, ahead of Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Nsue scored the first goal of the match in the 21st minute. However, Guinea-Bissau came back into the game after Equatorial Guinea's Esteban Orozco scored an own goal while trying to stop a pass.
Equatorial Guinea's Miranda scored the second goal of the game in the 46th minute of the match. Nsue scored the remaining goal of the match.
Guinea-Bissau scored the second goal of the game in the 93rd minute.
How Equatorial Guinea Defeated Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations to Move to the Top of Group A
After consistently pressing the Guinea-Bissau side, Equatorial Guinea opened the score sheet with a beautiful goal from Emilio Nsue, who wasted no time in scoring the second Equitorial Guinea goal of the tournament.
Guinea-Bissau came back into the game after Equatorial Guinea's Esteban Orozco scored an own goal in the 38th minute while trying to intercept a pass.
In the 45th minute of the match, Guinea-Bissau players got furious with the referee after he failed to give them a clear penalty upon checking the VAR.
A few minutes into the second half, Equatorial Guinea got another goal to go ahead in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
It was a brilliant volley from Josete Miranda, who hit the ball into the far corner of the opponent post, with the Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper failing to reach the ball.
In the 51st minute of the game, Equatorial Guinea player Emilio Nsue scored a beautiful goal to secure all three points for his country.
The Equatorial Guinea goal was ruled offside in the 61st minute of the match.
Minutes after, Emilio Nsue scored the fourth goal of the match to end Guinea-Bissau's hope of coming back into the game.
In the 93rd minute of the match, Guinea-Bissau had a ball at the back of the net, but it was ruled out for offside, with a large number of fans leaving aggressively.
Although the referee checked the VAR, he decided to award the goal to the Guinea-Bissau side.
The Equatorial Guinea side have secured four points so far in Group A, and they are already on the verge of qualifying for the next round of the tournament.
Guinea-Bissau have an uphill battle to face in their bid to qualify for the next round when they play against Nigeria in their next match.
What Next for Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau?
The Equatorial Guinea side will face the host, Ivory Coast, on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It is a must-win for Equatorial Guinea side to secure a spot in the next round of competition.
Guinea-Bissau will play against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
If the Super Eagles defeat Guinea-Bissau, the Djurtus will leave the tournament.
#AFCON2024
Nsue scored the first goal of the match in the 21st minute. However, Guinea-Bissau came back into the game after Equatorial Guinea's Esteban Orozco scored an own goal while trying to stop a pass.
Equatorial Guinea's Miranda scored the second goal of the game in the 46th minute of the match. Nsue scored the remaining goal of the match.
Guinea-Bissau scored the second goal of the game in the 93rd minute.
How Equatorial Guinea Defeated Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations to Move to the Top of Group A
After consistently pressing the Guinea-Bissau side, Equatorial Guinea opened the score sheet with a beautiful goal from Emilio Nsue, who wasted no time in scoring the second Equitorial Guinea goal of the tournament.
Guinea-Bissau came back into the game after Equatorial Guinea's Esteban Orozco scored an own goal in the 38th minute while trying to intercept a pass.
In the 45th minute of the match, Guinea-Bissau players got furious with the referee after he failed to give them a clear penalty upon checking the VAR.
A few minutes into the second half, Equatorial Guinea got another goal to go ahead in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
It was a brilliant volley from Josete Miranda, who hit the ball into the far corner of the opponent post, with the Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper failing to reach the ball.
In the 51st minute of the game, Equatorial Guinea player Emilio Nsue scored a beautiful goal to secure all three points for his country.
The Equatorial Guinea goal was ruled offside in the 61st minute of the match.
Minutes after, Emilio Nsue scored the fourth goal of the match to end Guinea-Bissau's hope of coming back into the game.
In the 93rd minute of the match, Guinea-Bissau had a ball at the back of the net, but it was ruled out for offside, with a large number of fans leaving aggressively.
Although the referee checked the VAR, he decided to award the goal to the Guinea-Bissau side.
The Equatorial Guinea side have secured four points so far in Group A, and they are already on the verge of qualifying for the next round of the tournament.
Guinea-Bissau have an uphill battle to face in their bid to qualify for the next round when they play against Nigeria in their next match.
What Next for Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau?
The Equatorial Guinea side will face the host, Ivory Coast, on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It is a must-win for Equatorial Guinea side to secure a spot in the next round of competition.
Guinea-Bissau will play against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
If the Super Eagles defeat Guinea-Bissau, the Djurtus will leave the tournament.
#AFCON2024
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