Senegal lion cubs were forced to share points on Friday for their entry into the U20 African Cup of Nations. Faced with a catchy Central African team, the reigning champions had to settle for a draw (1-1), despite a clear domination.
As of kick -off, the men of Serigne Saliou Dia took the game on their own. Imposing a high pressing and a sustained pace, they checked the first period, creating several frank occasions without managing the nets. The Central Africans, well grouped behind, resisted by focusing on rapid counters.
The Senegalese reward quickly reaches the return from the locker room. In the 49th minute, Ibrahima Thiam opens the scoring of the head on a precise center of Diémé Yaye, freshly entered into play. The goal comes to concretize a hithertile domination of the lion cubs.
But the Central African Republic does not let go. On a well -conducted counter, Diogenes Pengazonia arises and equalizes in the 73rd minute, showing the Senegalese hopes of an inaugural victory. Despite some last offensives, the score will no longer move.
With this draw, Senegal timidly begins its campaign and will imperatively have to revive Monday May 5 against Ghana, in an already decisive meeting for the rest of the competition.
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