Mali booked a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast by holding on to beat Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
An own goal from Edmond Tapsoba gave the Eagles a third-minute lead, and Mali had several chances to add to their advantage before half-time.
Lassine Sinayoko did make it 2-0 early in the second half with a finish through the legs of goalkeeper Herve Koffi, but Bertrand Traore pulled a goal back for the Stallions from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.
Issoufou Dayo thought he had equalised for the Burkinabe in the final minute, but his header from a free-kick was ruled out for offside and Mali saw out eight minutes of added time.
The Eagles have reached the last eight for the first time since 2013, and Eric Chelle’s side will now face the Ivorians on Saturday (17:00 GMT) for a place in the semi-finals.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Mali
Formation 4-1-2-1-2
- 16Diarra
- 2Traoré
- 5Kouyaté
- 6Niakaté
- 17Sacko
- 12CamaraSubstituted forFofanaat 90+3′minutes
- 11CoulibalySubstituted forDiabatéat 74′minutes
- 4HaidaraSubstituted forSamassékouat 74′minutes
- 26Doumbia
- 21TraoréSubstituted forKoïtaat 74′minutes
- 25SinayokoBooked at 81minsSubstituted forTraoréat 90+3′minutes
Substitutes
- 1Diawara
- 8Samassékou
- 9Sissoko
- 10Bissouma
- 13Diarra
- 15Fofana
- 18Niakaté
- 19Diabaté
- 20Koïta
- 23Dieng
- 24Traoré
- 27Dorgeles
Burkina Faso
Formation 4-3-3
- 16Koffi
- 9Kaboré
- 14Dayo
- 12TapsobaBooked at 81mins
- 25YagoSubstituted forBadoloat 45′minutesBooked at 72mins
- 20SangaréSubstituted forKiat 87′minutes
- 18OuédraogoSubstituted forBanséat 68′minutes
- 22Touré
- 10TraoréSubstituted forOuattaraat 77′minutes
- 13Konaté
- 15TapsobaBooked at 27minsSubstituted forNagaloat 45′minutes
Substitutes
- 1Konaté
- 2Ouattara
- 3Guiébré
- 4Nagalo
- 5Djiga
- 6Bansé
- 7Ouattara
- 8Badolo
- 11Bangré
- 17Ki
- 23Nikièma
- 26Salou
Live Text
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Match ends, Mali 2, Burkina Faso 1.
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Second Half ends, Mali 2, Burkina Faso 1.
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Attempt missed. Mohamed Konaté (Burkina Faso) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cédric Badolo with a cross.
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Offside, Burkina Faso. Issoufou Dayo is caught offside.
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Corner, Burkina Faso. Conceded by Diadié Samassékou.
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Foul by Kamory Doumbia (Mali).
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Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Substitution, Mali. Boubacar Traoré replaces Lassine Sinayoko.
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Substitution, Mali. Mamadou Fofana I replaces Mohamed Camara.
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Attempt blocked. Sékou Koïta (Mali) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fousseni Diabaté.
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Offside, Burkina Faso. Issoufou Dayo is caught offside.
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Foul by Mohamed Camara (Mali).
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Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Kamory Doumbia (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Aziz Ki (Burkina Faso).
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Substitution, Burkina Faso. Aziz Ki replaces Gustavo Sangaré.
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Foul by Kamory Doumbia (Mali).
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Gustavo Sangaré (Burkina Faso) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Diadié Samassékou (Mali) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Foul by Blati Touré (Burkina Faso).
