“David Nyengue is booked for a foul as the match starts to get feisty just before the half-hour mark.”
“Ibrahim Sangaré picks up a yellow card moments after Nyengue, continuing the tense exchanges in midfield.”
“Mahamadou Nagida is shown a late yellow card as Côte d'Ivoire push desperately for a last-gasp equalizer.”
Côte d'Ivoire
Cameroon
Cameroon made the sharper start to the second half, and it paid off instantly when a flurry of half-time substitutions produced the game's only goal just a minute after the restart, Bil Nsongo converting from Arthur Avom's assist. Côte d'Ivoire responded by committing numbers forward and finished with more shots overall, but their profligacy in front of goal - seven attempts to Cameroon's fourteen, both sides managing just four on target - summed up a frustrating night for the hosts. Cameroon's defense, marshalled through a stream of late changes, held firm despite Côte d'Ivoire's territorial pushes, with the visitors content to manage the game from altitude after taking the lead. With both sides using the friendly to rotate heavily - ten substitutions between them - this was as much about squad experimentation as it was about the result, but Cameroon will take real confidence from a professional, clinical away performance ahead of tougher competitive assignments.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Evan Ndicka is on, and Ousmane Diomande is off.
On Ivan Cedric Bikoue Embolo, off Bil Nsongo.
Mael Fernandez Monyebe comes on for Bryan Mbeumo.
Substitution: Malick Yalcouye comes on for Yann Gboho.
Yellow card issued.
On comes Angel Yondjo, replacing Danny Loader.
Junior Tchamadeu is replaced by Jackson Tchatchoua.
Substitution: Ryan Fosso comes on for David Ningo.
On Saidou Alioum, off Harouna Djibirin.
Yan Diomande replaces Bazoumana Toure.
Luc Zogbe is substituted for Kassoum Ouattara.
Sepe Elye Wahi comes on for Patrick Zabi.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Bil Nsongo scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Arthur Avom.
Ange-Yoan Bonny comes on for Rayan Fofana.
Substitution: Christ Inao Oulai comes on for Amadou Koné.
On NClomande, Ghislain Konan comes on for Christ Tape.
Corner awarded.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Ibrahim SangaréYellow CardIbrahim Sangare receives a yellow card.
Ibrahim SangaréYellow CardIbrahim Sangare receives a yellow card.
David Ningo receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has occurred!
