"Edmond Tapsoba headed Burkina Faso to a dramatic 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea as they struck twice in stoppage time to snatch the points. The Stallions dominated the first half of the opening Group E encounter at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, with Sunderland's Bertrand Traore and Brentford's Dango Ouattara causing problems down the flanks, but ultimately had nothing to show for their efforts at the break."
"Equatorial Guinea's problems mounted within five minutes of the restart when the defender Basilio Ndong was dismissed after a review of his clumsy challenge on Bertrand Traore. Jesus Owono, the Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper, had to save from Ouattara after he had been played in by Gustavo Sangare. Lassina Traore, on as a substitute, had a 71st-minute strike ruled out for offside as Burkina Faso piled on the pressure."
"However, there was a sting in the tail when Georgi Minoungou, who had also come off the bench, levelled five minutes into added time after Ouattara had carved his way into the box. Tapsoba then headed home the winner three minutes later after Owono had palmed away Cyriaque Irie's cross. Algeria take on Sudan in the other Group E fixture of the day while, in Group F, Cote d'Ivoire face Mozambique and Cameroon meet Gabon. This story will be updated later on"
Burkina Faso won 2-1 against 10-man Equatorial Guinea after scoring twice in stoppage time. The game took place at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca in Group E. Burkina Faso dominated the first half with Bertrand Traore and Dango Ouattara causing problems down the flanks but failed to score. Basilio Ndong was sent off early in the second half following a review for a clumsy challenge on Traore. Equatorial Guinea took the lead through Marvin Anieboh's header from Carlos Akapo's corner. Georgi Minoungou equalised five minutes into added time and Edmond Tapsoba headed the winner three minutes later.
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