Algeria come from behind to reach WAFCON semi-finals
Algeria staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. The match saw Ivory Coast take an early lead, but a red card shifted the momentum. Algeria capitalised on their advantage and secured a place in the semi-finals. The result ends Ivory Coast’s impressive run in their first tournament appearance since 2014.
Match highlights
- Ivory Coast opened the scoring in the 29th minute through Inès Konan.
- N. Ouédraogo of Ivory Coast was sent off in the 42nd minute, reducing them to 10 players.
- Substitute I. Khiri equalised for Algeria in the 59th minute.
- R. Elloh missed a penalty for Ivory Coast in the 62nd minute, and A. Braham scored the winner for Algeria in the 64th minute.
- Algeria advance to the semi-finals, while Ivory Coast exit after a strong tournament run.
