Summary
In the Africa Cup of Nations final, Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty using a 'Panenka' technique against Senegal, whose goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved it. Senegal won the match after Pape Gueye scored in extra time. This loss extended Morocco's wait for the Afcon trophy.
Key Facts
- The Africa Cup of Nations final was between Morocco and Senegal and ended goalless in regular time.
- Morocco's Brahim Diaz won a penalty in injury time, which he attempted using a 'Panenka' style shot.
- Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy caught Diaz's 'Panenka' penalty attempt easily.
- The penalty miss occurred after a long delay, with Senegal players protesting on the field.
- Pape Gueye scored in extra time to give Senegal the victory over Morocco.
- This match marked 50 years since Morocco last won the Afcon trophy.
- The 'Panenka' penalty style began in 1976 when Czechoslovakia used it to beat West Germany in a Euro final.
