Summary
Senegal defeated Mali 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal, capitalizing on a mistake by Mali's goalkeeper. Senegal will play against either Ivory Coast or Egypt in the semifinals.
Key Facts
- Iliman Ndiaye scored for Senegal, securing a 1-0 win over Mali.
- Yves Bissouma from Mali was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in first-half added time.
- Mali played with 10 men for the rest of the match following Bissouma's dismissal.
- Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra made several important saves despite his earlier error that led to Senegal's goal.
- Mali appealed for a penalty, but the referee and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) rejected the claim.
- Senegal will face either Ivory Coast or Egypt in the semifinals of the tournament.
