Ligue 1's Social Media Erupts in Response to Côte D'Ivoire's 2-1 Victory Over Mali
The official social media account of Ligue 1 has expressed its excitement following Côte D'Ivoire's thrilling 2-1 victory against Mali, propelling them into the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON.
Ligue 1's Official Response
The official social media handle of Ligue 1 reacted swiftly following Côte D'Ivoire's exhilarating 2-1 triumph over Mali, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON.
Mali, despite goalkeeper Kossounou's expulsion in the 43rd minute due to a second yellow card, seemed poised for victory. The tides turned when Dorgeles netted a goal in the 71st minute, granting Mali the lead.
However, even with a numerical disadvantage, Cote d'Ivoire displayed resilience, equalizing in the 90th minute courtesy of Solomon Adingra, forcing the game into extra time. In the 123rd minute, Diakité's decisive strike secured victory for Ivory Coast.
Nevertheless, the match concluded with both teams seeing red as players engaged in a confrontation on the field.
Côte D'Ivoire's Remarkable Journey
Côte D'Ivoire's journey in the tournament has been nothing short of remarkable. Initially, they entered the round of 16 as the third-place finisher in Group A, suffering a significant setback with a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in the final group stage match.
Undeterred, Côte D'Ivoire bounced back resiliently, overcoming defending champions Senegal in the round of 16, earning a ticket to the quarter-finals.
Celebrating the Achievement
Accompanying the post, a caption commemorated Ivory Coast's extraordinary journey at home:
"What a journey at home for Ivory Coast 🇨🇮❤️🔥
" ❌ 22 Jan.: Lost 4-0, almost eliminated
"✅ 23 Jan.: Advance to the KO stage as a third-place
🔥 3 Feb.: Advance to the semifinals"
As Côte D'Ivoire prepares to face DR Congo in the semi-finals, their tenacity and determination continue to captivate fans worldwide.
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