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Haller’s Goal Takes Ivory Coast into AFCON 2024 Final

Haller’s Goal Takes Ivory Coast into AFCON 2024 Final

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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Sebastian Haller’s goal was enough for hosts Ivory Coast to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo in the AFCON 2024 semifinal.

Sebastian Haller’s goal was enough for hosts Ivory Coast to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo in the AFCON 2024 semifinal.

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Starting for the first time at the tournament due to injury, the striker converted Max-Alain Gradel’s cross in the 65thminute into a goal.

Starting for the first time at the tournament due to injury, the striker converted Max-Alain Gradel’s cross in the 65thminute into a goal.

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His shoot looped over the goalie and fans at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium celebrated their journey into the AFCON final.

His shoot looped over the goalie and fans at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium celebrated their journey into the AFCON final.

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The Ivorians will face the Super Eagles Nigeria at the same venue on Sunday to determine who takes the Africa Cup of Nations title.

The Ivorians will face the Super Eagles Nigeria at the same venue on Sunday to determine who takes the Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Ivory Coast becomes the first host country to reach the final stage since Egypt in 2006.

Ivory Coast becomes the first host country to reach the final stage since Egypt in 2006.

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Meanwhile, it was a brutal loss for DR Congo who had been dreaming of playing an AFCON final since they won it in 1974 as Zaire.

Meanwhile, it was a brutal loss for DR Congo who had been dreaming of playing an AFCON final since they won it in 1974 as Zaire.

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As you may have known, Ivory Coast’s journey seems like a miracle as they are led by interim coach Emerse Fae. He replaced the sacked Jean-Louis Gasset after embarrassing results in the group stage.

As you may have known, Ivory Coast’s journey seems like a miracle as they are led by interim coach Emerse Fae. He replaced the sacked Jean-Louis Gasset after embarrassing results in the group stage.

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Surprisingly, the Elephants went to the last 16 as the fourth-best third-placed teams. Then they defeated reigning champions Senegal on penalties and beat Mali in the quarter-finals afterward.

Surprisingly, the Elephants went to the last 16 as the fourth-best third-placed teams. Then they defeated reigning champions Senegal on penalties and beat Mali in the quarter-finals afterward.

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Oumar Diakite, who scored a match-winner against Mali in extra time, was sent off after celebrating his goal.

Oumar Diakite, who scored a match-winner against Mali in extra time, was sent off after celebrating his goal.

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He was suspended in the semifinal, along with captain Serge Aurier, Christian Kouame, and Odilon Kossounou.

He was suspended in the semifinal, along with captain Serge Aurier, Christian Kouame, and Odilon Kossounou.

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