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Saturday January 26, 2008 Finished Baba Yara

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Egypt

  • Abd Radou 29’
  • Aboutrika 78’, 83’

Sudan

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Egypt
    • Sudan
    • 90+3' It is all over! Egypt have one foot in the last eight after another professional and accomplished performance.
    • 90+1' Three minutes of added time to be played.
    • 89' Sudan's efforts to pull off a late comback are getting increasingly direct and increasingly futile. They are strong and committed, but Egypt are just streets ahead in terms of technique.
    • 86' Despite this win Egypt could still go out in the group stage, but they would have to lose to Zambia by three goals which is simply not going to happen.
    • 83' GOAL!! Three-nil for Egypt and Aboutraika has his second. Rabou finds him on the left side of the box and he sneaks it in at the near post thanks to a dreadul piece of goalkeeping.
    • 81' Faisal Agab comes on for Babiker as Sudan chase the game, but it is surely too little too late. Well, in fact it isn't even too little. It's nothing.
    • 80' El Mohamady is brought on for Zaki with 10 minutes to go. Zaki was taking a bit of punishment so it makes sense.
    • 78' After scoring that goal Aboutraika revealed a t-shirt bearing the slogan: "Sympathize with Gaza". He is booked by referee Koffi Codja, who we can only assume does not.
    • 77' GOAL!! Game over! Aboutraika makes it 2-0 for Egypt after playing a one-two of sorts with Zaki. He slides it low into the right corner.
    • 76' Moawad chases a long ball into the area but Abdalla comes out to claim it from in front of the Egyptian midfielder.
    • 73' Zaki gets a kick in the shins from Farah, who is dult booked. Zaki limps off wincing but he'll survive.
    • 71' This second half has been dire. Really nothing more to add. One to forget. Egypt will be happy to get through this and into the last eight.
    • 68' There is no real flow to this game. Ahmed Hassan somehow manages to fell a giant opponent with an innocuous challenge and referee Codja says free-kick Sudan. So many fouls being given here...
    • 66' Zaki cuts in from the right but he has no support and hits a fairly aimless cross-shot well wide.
    • 62' Egypt may be dominating this game completely, but it is still only 1-0 and they will not be entirely comfortable until they stick away a second insurance goal. As things stand it has been a turgid second period.
    • 60' Now a change for Sudan as Amarri replaces Tambal in a like-for-like swap up front.
    • 56' Zidan hurt his shoulder after getting his shot away - or rather his shoulder was hurt by a late Sudanese tackle. He has been swiftly removed and on comes Aboutraika. Ahmed Hassan also comes on as Egypt look to add some experience.
    • 54' Zidan slips his marker and cracks a shot goalwards from the right side, but sees it tipped behind. Good save!
    • 49' Egypt come away on the break with Zaki... he crosses low from the left but it is took close to the keeper.
    • 46' Moawad is straight on the attack for Egypt and his shot from a tight angle is saved!
    • 46' We're back under way in Baba Yara!
    • 45' That's half-time, and as things stand the biggest threat Egypt face is from the somewhat overzealous Sudanese tackling.
    • 43' That is a poor tackle from behind by the Sudan midfielder Gibril, and he can have no complaints about his yellow card. Five players booked so far.
    • 42' Gomaa is back on his feet and Egypt look content to play out the half and go in one goal to the good.
    • 39' Gomaa goes down after a friendly fire incident - Shawky's clearance hits him in the face and he looks dazed.
    • 38' Sublime pass with the outside of the right boot by Zaki for Zidan on the left side, but he blasts his shot over.
    • 35' Tayeb's cross is cleared to Ali Eldin about 40 yards out and he smashes a powerful drive just over!
    • 32' Egypt have a free-kick 25 yards out as rain starts to fall here. And Zaki is now booked for Egypt.
    • 29' GOAL!!! Rabou finds the opposite corner, shooting low into the right side of the goal and sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0 Egypt.
    • 29' Rabou slots the penalty into the bottom-left corner but he is ordered to take it again by referee Codjs Koffi! Encroachment, it would seem.
    • 28' PENALTY!! Rabou is hauled down by the Sudanese keeper and that is a stonewall spot-kick.
    • 27' Rabou crosses from the left and Zaki meets it with a diving header, but it is seriously lacking in pace and Elmuiz Abdalla makes an easy save.
    • 26' Yellow card to Ali Elkhidir of Sudan for a needless foul.
    • 23' More consternation at the back from Egypt as Babiker almost works his way into a scoring position.
    • 20' Hadari spills a long shot and smothers the rebound before the useful-looking Tambal can pounce. Tambal and El Tayeb look to be the pick of this side.
    • 18' Tackle from behind by Fathalla and that is a clear yellow card.
    • 16' Good challenge by Ritshard to slide in on Zaki and nick the ball away for a corner. Great tackle.
    • 14' Fathi looks for Motaeb who strays offside on the left side of the Sudanese box.
    • 12' A corner ricochets off the shins of Ala Eldin and is cleared off the line by Egypt! The champions living dangerously here.
    • 10' Zidan is played through the centre and looks to outrun the Sudanese defence but he rather gets the ball stuck under his feet and doesn't get a shot away.
    • 9' This has been a low-key start from Egypt. They were so good against Cameroon but don't appear to be keyed in just yet.
    • 6' Egypt want a penalty for handball but the referee says no and Sudan break, nearly taking advantage as Tambal sees a shot deflected wide. But that surely should have been a penalty!
    • 4' Good chance Kamal Tambal!! The Sudan number 10 seizes on the loose ball following an El Tayeb cross but El Hadari makes a good save!
    • 3' A bit of a lumpy start. El Yaeb is well forward down the Sudanese left, however.
    • 1' We're under way! Egypt are playing from left to right in red shirts and black shorts. Sudan sport all white.
    • - This is a highly-charged north African derby. In fact the Sudanese players had a barney with an Egyptian TV crew. Egypt are favourites and boast plenty of experience - seven of the players starting today featured in the final two years ago.
    • - SUDAN: Elmuiz Abdalla, El Tayeb, Ali Elkhidir, Eldin Ahmed Gibril, Kuku, Yousif Hado, Lado, Karar, Bader Eldin Abdalla, Kamal Tambal, Babiker... Subs: Agab Sido, Ahmed, Ali Idris Farah, Bakhit, El Basha Adam, El Bashir, El Hadi Salem, Hameed Amari, Hassan Ali, Hassan, Mohamed Abdalla, Tahir Osman... Referee: Codja Koffi ()
    • - EGYPT: El Hadari, Fathallah, Hany Said, Fathi, Moawad, Gomaa, Abd Rabou, Shawky, Zidan, Moteab, Zaki... Subs: Abdel Monssef, Aboutriaka, El Mohamady, El Saeed, Fadl, Gamal, Hassan, Mohamed, Mostafa, Ibrahim Said, Shaaban, Sobhy.

  • Summary

    • 83' GOAL!! Three-nil for Egypt and Aboutraika has his second. Rabou finds him on the left side of the box and he sneaks it in at the near post thanks to a dreadul piece of goalkeeping.
    • 77' GOAL!! Game over! Aboutraika makes it 2-0 for Egypt after playing a one-two of sorts with Zaki. He slides it low into the right corner.
    • 54' Zidan slips his marker and cracks a shot goalwards from the right side, but sees it tipped behind. Good save!
    • 46' Moawad is straight on the attack for Egypt and his shot from a tight angle is saved!
    • 38' Sublime pass with the outside of the right boot by Zaki for Zidan on the left side, but he blasts his shot over.
    • 35' Tayeb's cross is cleared to Ali Eldin about 40 yards out and he smashes a powerful drive just over!
    • 29' GOAL!!! Rabou finds the opposite corner, shooting low into the right side of the goal and sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0 Egypt.
    • 29' Rabou slots the penalty into the bottom-left corner but he is ordered to take it again by referee Codjs Koffi! Encroachment, it would seem.
    • 20' Hadari spills a long shot and smothers the rebound before the useful-looking Tambal can pounce. Tambal and El Tayeb look to be the pick of this side.
    • 12' A corner ricochets off the shins of Ala Eldin and is cleared off the line by Egypt! The champions living dangerously here.
    • 10' Zidan is played through the centre and looks to outrun the Sudanese defence but he rather gets the ball stuck under his feet and doesn't get a shot away.
    • 6' Egypt want a penalty for handball but the referee says no and Sudan break, nearly taking advantage as Tambal sees a shot deflected wide. But that surely should have been a penalty!
    • 4' Good chance Kamal Tambal!! The Sudan number 10 seizes on the loose ball following an El Tayeb cross but El Hadari makes a good save!
    • - EGYPT: El Hadari, Fathallah, Hany Said, Fathi, Moawad, Gomaa, Abd Rabou, Shawky, Zidan, Moteab, Zaki... Subs: Abdel Monssef, Aboutriaka, El Mohamady, El Saeed, Fadl, Gamal, Hassan, Mohamed, Mostafa, Ibrahim Said, Shaaban, Sobhy.

Live Team Line-Up

  • Referee: Coffi Codjia

  • Egypt

    Manager: Hassan Shehata

    On the Field

    • Al Hadari
    • Fathalla Yellow Card Substitution Out (56′)
    • Said
    • Fathi
    • Moawad
    • Abd Radou Goal
    • Gomaa
    • Shawky
    • Zaki Yellow Card Substitution Out (80′)
    • Aboutrika Substitution In (56′) Goals×2 Yellow Card
    • Zidan Substitution Out (56′)
    • Moteab

    Subs

    • 16. Abdelmonsef
    • 4. Said
    • 13. El Sayed
    • 17. Hassan Substitution In (56′)
    • 3. Al Muhammadi Substitution In (80′)
    • 23. Sobhi
    • 5. Mohamed
    • 12. Gamal
    • 18. Fadl
    • Shaaban

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

  • Sudan

    Manager: Mohamed Abdallah Mazda

    On the Field

    • El Moez
    • Al Tayeb
    • Ali Khider Yellow Card
    • Gibril Yellow Card
    • Damar
    • Alaeldin
    • Lado
    • Mostafa
    • El Doud
    • Tambal Substitution Out (60′)
    • Babiker

    Subs

    • 21. Abdallah
    • 1. El Hadi Salem
    • 19. Basha
    • 2. Bakheit
    • 18. Hassan
    • 9. Bashir
    • 22. Ali Idris
    • 23. Korongo
    • 14. Mohamed
    • 13. Tahir
    • 20. Amari Substitution In (60′)
    • 17. Agab

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None