Guinea great but hero Feindouno sees red

Thursday, 24 January 08, 12:57 PM · Comments(0)

Guinea is a win over whipping-boy Namibia away from qualifying for the knockout stages of the African Cup of Nations after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Morocco.

But inspirational captain and difference-maker in tonight's match Pascal Feindouno looks set to miss at least one match after being sent off for a behind the play clash with Elamin Erbate.

Feindouno opened the scoring from a free-kick that left the Morocco backline flat-footed in the 11th minute before assisting Ismail Bangoura for 2-0 early in the second half and scoring a penalty soon after.

But despite his brilliant work as Guinea's creative attacking force it was his landing on Erbate in the 67th minute as the two came down from an aerial clash that ended his match prematurely.

With a man advantage Morocco far from layed seige to the Guinea goal but did almost steal a draw to keep itself in the box seat to qualify.

From kick-off after going 2-0 down substitute Hicham Aboucherouane curled in a perfectly placed shot to keep Morocco in the game.

But just another minute later it was Soulemayne Youla deceiving Michael Basser on the edge of the Moroccan penalty area to win his side a spot kick.

Feindouno duly converted, beating Naby Diarso mid-way up the right side of the goal after the Morocco keeper guessed the right way.

Abdeslam Ouaddou pulled back a late goal with an unmarked header on 90 minutes for Morocco but three minutes of stoppage time was not enough and a jubilant Guinea team flooded the field on the final whistle.

Stay turned to OleOle for pictures and video from the match.

Teo Pellizzeri, Accra Stadium

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