Summary
Mali advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after defeating Tunisia on penalties. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, despite Mali playing most of the game with 10 players. El Bilal Toure scored the winning penalty for Mali.
Key Facts
- Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
- Mali played with 10 players after Woyo Coulibaly was sent off in the 26th minute.
- Tunisia's Firas Chaouat scored in the 88th minute, giving them a temporary lead.
- Mali earned a penalty in stoppage time, and Lassine Sinayoko scored to equalize.
- Yves Bissouma missed Mali's first penalty, but Tunisia missed three penalties.
- Djigui Diarra, Mali's goalkeeper, saved two penalties during the shootout.
- El Bilal Toure secured Mali's victory with the final penalty kick.
- Mali will face Senegal in the quarterfinals.
