Senegal 1 (4) vs (5) 1 Ivory Coast
The Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Senegal ended the game against the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast in tears after a loss in a penalty shoot-out.
Though the match seemed to be a walkover for team Senegal, it stretched up to 120 minutes only to end in a one goal draw.
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The inconsolable Moussa Niakhaté was the only player who missed a spot kick leading his team out of the tournament at a 4-5 penalty loss.
Senegal follows Egypt which was on Sunday knocked out by DR Congo in a penalty shoot-out 7-8 after a one goal draw.
The curse continues. Since Egypt in 2010, no defending Afcon champion has qualified to the quarter-finals.
Massive celebrations from almost everyone in the stadium! Kessié runs straight to the fans. The bench goes absolutely crazy. Wow!
This team was down and out only a few days ago! This is Emerse Faé’s first ever match in charge as a senior manager. What a performance! The hosts march on in incredible fashion. The Elephants trumpet on!
For the quarter-final, Ivory Coast is waiting for the winner between Mali vs Bukina Faso.