The Zâmbia team faces the Comores in the Estádio Mohammed V, in Casablanca, Marrocos, for the second round of the Grupo A of the Copa Africana of The game takes place at 6:30 pm local time, refereed by Maurício Ahmad Heeralall. Zâmbia seeks recovery after a 1-1 draw with Mali in their debut, while Comores tries to react to the 2-0 defeat to hosts Marrocos. A goal disallowed for a foul following a VAR review marked the first half.
Disallowed goal defines the first half
In the 19th minute, Myziane Maolida scored for Comores after an assist from Rafiki Said, putting the ball into the empty net. The Comores players started celebrating, but the video assistant referee called for a review. The goal was invalidated due to a foul at the origin of the play, keeping the score at 0-0.
Main plays of the first half
- In the 19th minute, goal by Myziane Maolida (Comoros) canceled by VAR due to a foul in the play.
- In the 15th minute, Myziane Maolida shot hard inside the area, but the Zambian defense blocked it.
- In the 7th minute, Myziane Maolida attempted a low finish after a corner, which was cleared by the defense.
- In the 36th minute, Kings Kangwa (Zambia) took a long shot, with no danger to the goal.
- In the 43rd minute, Youssouf M’Changama (Comoros) took a long-range free kick wide.
Zambia dominates early possession
Zambia controlled the ball in the first minutes, with precise passing and territorial control. Kings Kangwa took a corner kick in the 34th minute, but the Comores defense cleared the danger. Lameck Banda won a corner in the 33rd minute after advancing on the right.
Comoros explores counterattacks
Comoros looked for speed in counterattacks, with Myziane Maolida and Rafiki Said in the main offensive plays. Youssouf M’Changama risked a strong shot from outside the area in the 30th minute, sending it wide. Yannick Pandor suffered an injury in the 40th minute, received medical attention and returned to the field.
Tough dispute in the middle
The game had several fouls in the central sector, with harsh tackles on both sides. Lameck Banda crossed in the 17th minute, but the Comores defense cleared the danger. Owen Tembo and Benson Sakala committed fouls in the 39th and 42nd minutes, interrupting advances.
Confirmed additions
The referee indicated five minutes of added time at 45 minutes. Lameck Banda tried a cross at 45+3 minutes, but without precision inside the area.
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