Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Match Summary between Tunisia and Gambia (0-1)

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Match Summary between Tunisia and Gambia (0-1)

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Match Summary: Tunisia vs. Gambia – Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Today, Monday, November 18, 2024, Tunisia faced Gambia in a crucial match for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The game took place at the Hamadi Al-Aqrabi Olympic Stadium, Rades.

First Half:

  • D1: Tunisia started strong.
  • D5: Tunisia passed the ball skillfully in the midfield.
  • D10: After ten minutes, the score remained 0-0.
  • D14: Tunisia committed a foul on the left side.
  • D17: Abduli Cisse scored the first goal for Gambia.
  • D25: Tunisia launched a dangerous attack for an equalizer.
  • D30: Gambia still led at 1-0.
  • D35: Gambian players managed to pass under pressure from Tunisia.
  • D40: Gambia made a poor pass.
  • D45: One minute of stoppage time was added.
  • Halftime: Score: Gambia 1, Tunisia 0.

Second Half:

  • D50: Tunisia applied pressure to equalize.
  • D58: The match was paused for injury treatment.
  • D65: A substitution was made for Tunisia.
  • D72: Tunisia maintained possession with calm plays.
  • D84: Tunisia’s shot was blocked by Gambia’s goalkeeper.
  • D90: Tunisia received a foul near the penalty area.
  • D90+: Six minutes of stoppage time were announced.
  • Full Time: The match concluded without further goals.

Team Lineup:

  • Goalkeeper: Aman Allah Mamish
  • Defense: Raed Bouchnaiba, Yassin Meriya, Montaser Al-Talbi, Ali Al-Abdi
  • Midfield: Isa al-Aiduni, al-Farzani Sassi, Muhammad Ali bin Ramadan
  • Attack: Hamza Rafia, Murtada bin Wanas, Ali Yusuf

Qualification Outcome:
Tunisia qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Gambia missed the chance to progress. Tunisia had previously secured a tight 2-1 victory in the first leg against Gambia, with notable performance from Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan.

Group Standings:

  1. Tunisia – 10 points
  2. Comoros – 9 points
  3. Gambia – 5 points
  4. Madagascar – 2 points

Broadcast Information:
The match was broadcast on beIN Sports HD 2 and available via the TOD TV app and beIN Connect. For viewers outside the Middle East, using Nord VPN is recommended for access.

Other Matches:
Comoros was scheduled to play against Madagascar concurrently.

This match showcased Tunisia’s strong performance and secured their place in the upcoming tournament, while Gambia aimed for a respectable exit from the qualifiers.