Alhadhur always!
It’s not always very reassuring and very clean, but Chaker Alhadhur holds on by winning a first face to face with Aboubakar, before coming back from nowhere to take out a shot from Ngamaleu.
Change on the Comoros side
Abdallah comes into play for the rest of this match in place of Mogni, yet rather prominent on the rare offensives of the Comoros.
The opportunity for Toko Ekambi!
The Cameroonians are much more voluntary since the return from the locker room and multiply the dangerous balls in the 16 meters. But Aboubakar misses the ball with his head… and Toko Ekambi, surprised, does not take advantage of it behind.
Choupo-Moting harvest
In the penalty area, the former PSG striker comes forward before hitting … and missing his gesture, the fault of a bad rebound in front of him. The ball flies away from the frame.
ALHADHUR’S PARADE!
AND HERE IS CHAKER ALHADHUR! What a stop in front of his line, on a powerful and stung header from Aboubakar!
The goalkeeper sees the ball coming straight at him and puts his leg to send it back where it came from. A keeper couldn’t have done better.
The 2nd half is on!
Cameroon is launching this second period of its round of 16 against the Comoros, in a context that is still just as absurd. But nothing is decided yet between the two teams…
The break in Olembé!
Only one goal conceded by the Comoros in this first half, despite a very very quick red card against the Cœlacanthes. Cameroon are struggling to keep up the pressure and only lead 1-0.
Corner for Cameroon
As since the start of the game, the Indomitable Lions did not benefit at all from these set pieces, with a combination with Collins Fai totally missed.
Four more minutes
After the very long stoppage linked to the video refereeing for the exclusion of Adbou from the start of the match, there will be 4 minutes of additional time from this first half.
The long game of the Comorians
Mogni tries to overtake Collins Fai… before finally being penalized for a foul with his arms over his vis-à-vis. Opportunities are rare for the Comoros but Cameroon are not totally reassuring defensively.
Cautious Cameroon
The Indomitable Lions do not seem to have been freed by Toko Ekambi’s goal and take very few risks to get the break goal.
The Abubakar Center
Abdullah intervenes perfectly well in the air, at the near post, to put the ball for a corner.
OOOOOH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMOROS!
What a strike from Mogni! Suddenly, the Comorian hits the ground hard and forces Onana into a huge save. The action continues and Onana is still there to counter Youssouf, with his foot. This game is not over!
Long ball in the box
Alhadhur is under pressure on this imprecise pass but does not tremble when putting his hands on the ball.
Toko Ekambi’s goal!
AIE Aie Aie ! Unfortunately the first shot on target made the difference. Toko Ekambi finds the goal from inside the 16 yards.
While the Cameroonians struggled to set the pace in their game, they finally took advantage of a moment of hesitation in the defense of the Comoros. Aboubakar shifts Toko Ekambi, who places his shot… Alhadhur is slow to lie down and sees the ball slipping to the bottom.
Head Alhadhur
We only talk about him, but what a match! With a header, outside his penalty area, the Comoros goalkeeper intervenes to prevent Ngamaleu from recovering the ball.
Alhadhur in libero
The side-keeper at number 3 taped in the back does not hesitate to offer himself far from his goal to help the recovery on the side of the Comoros. Manuel Neuer can go get dressed.
The Comoros without panicking
The Coelacanths play their game without panicking and without returning the ball too quickly to their opponent. Cameroon are struggling to set their pace and really put pressure on the opposing goal.
Toko Ekambi in speed
The Lyonnais starts from his half of the field, transplants in the axis and strikes on his right foot … beside the goal. Alhadhur had not moved.
Free kick for Cameroon
Alhadhur places his wall quietly, as if he was used to, and watches the ball fly over the goal without batting an eyelid. The evening is going well for him, so far.
Aboubakar’s strike!
From 20 meters, on a ball well set back by Ngamaleur with his head, Aboubakar is perfectly placed to strike in force … next to the frame. Alhadhur hasn’t had a save yet.
misunderstanding dominates
Abdou is slow to return to the locker room after this severe and sudden decision, in a very very complicated context for the Comoros. The game resumes slowly.
It’s a straight red!
Bad luck continues for the Comorians! Terrible decision that falls on the heads of the Coelacanths with this direct red card. The match will continue at 10 against 11…
Ngamaleu touched
At the center line, the Cameroonian winger escapes Abdou. The Comorian steps on his opponent’s ankle… and the referee will consult the images.
Free kick for Comoros
Onana releases the ball on this power shot from Youssouf. The Comoros were not far from being able to take advantage of it, but the Cameroon defense finally emerges.
Let’s go to Olembe!
The kick-off is given by the Comorians in this round of 16. Will they be able to resist the Indomitable Lions for 90 minutes and even a little more? Is the feat really possible?
The two hymns
Before kick-off, the anthem of the Comoros resounds in the stadium, followed by that of Cameroon sung by all the public present.
Both teams are coming!
The kick-off is approaching, the two teams are entering the lawn of the Olembé stadium.
The atmosphere present on the Cameroon side
The Cameroonians arrived relaxed at the stadium, before a poster that really seems totally unbalanced in this 8th.
Gambia in sight
The winner of tonight’s round of 16 will face the surprising Gambians in the next round, who eliminated Guinea thanks to a goal from Musa Barrow.
Comoros with… Alhadhur in goal
The former defender of FC Nantes will therefore have to perform in a very strange role tonight, that of goalkeeper, since Ali Ahamada will definitely not have been authorized to take part in the match.
The eleven of the Comoros: Alhadhur – Zahary, Nadjim, Ben Djaloud, Saïd Bakari – Bachirou, M’Changama, Abdullah – Baki Youssouf, Mogni, El Fardou.
Cameroon with Toko-Ekambi and Choupo-Moting
In Olembé, in his country, Cameroon is obviously the favorite of this round of 16 with in particular many offensive weapons.
The eleven of the Indomitable Lions: Onana – Collins, Ngadeu, Castelletto, Nouhou – Hongla, Zambo Anguissa – Choupo-Moting, Toko-Ekambi, Ngamaleu – Aboubakar.
The Comoros deprived of a goalkeeper?
It is a very big challenge that awaits the Comoros this evening, from 8 p.m., in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations. While Ali Ahamada has tested negative, he will not be allowed to play tonight and must remain in solitary confinement. Without him and without a professional goalkeeper, the Comorians will have to make a big move to overthrow the Indomitable Lions and go to the quarter-finals.