By Daily Sports on July 3, 2019
Tunisia drew 0-0 with Mauritania in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E match at the Suez Stadium in Egypt on Tuesday night.
As a result, the Carthage Eagles progressed to the Round of 16 as runners-up, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out of the tournament.
The Lions of Chinguetti threatened first through Ismael Diakhite as Mauritania looked to grab a surprise lead against the 2004 AFCON champions.
The US Tataouine forward’s right-footed shot was saved by Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen four minutes into the encounter.
Mauritania were forced to make a change in the 17th minute after Abdoul Ba went down injured and he was replaced by Diadie Diarra.
The Carthage Eagles grew into the game towards the half-hour mark, but they could not keep their shots on target.
Wahbi Khazri and Oussama Haddadi both missed the target - failing to seriously test Brahim Souleymane in the Lions of Chinguetti goal-posts.
However, Souleymane was called into action in the 40th minute and he made a good save to deny Ellyes Skhiri to ensure that the first-half ended with the two teams locked at 0-0.
Esperance de Tunis forward Taha Yassine Khenissi, who is one of the most prolific strikers on the African continent, was introduced by Tunisia at the beginning of the second-half.
Khenissi had a chance to break the deadlock just before the hour-mark, but the lanky striker failed to keep his header on target.
The Carthage Eagles came close to snatching a late winning goal in the 78th minute following a good move by Alain Giresse’s men.
Khazri played a low cross into the Mauritania box and Youssef M’sakni fired straight at Souleymane, who made a good low save. (African Football)
•Photo shows Tunisia and Mauritania players
Source Daily Sports
Posted July 3, 2019
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