Madagascar celebrates first African Cup victory | Sports | '
Marco Ilaimaharitra has written football history for his country. The 23-year-old midfielder scored the free-kick winner in Alexandria (76th minute) to make Madagascar's 1-0 win over Burundi, earning the tournament newcomer his first Africa Cup victory. After the 2-2 in the first game against Guinea, the island team has now best chances to reach the knockout stages. In the last Group B game, Madagascar face tournament favorites Nigeria, who have two wins and are already qualified for the top 16 teams.
Dreamgate decides the game
1: 0 – Ilaimaharitra (5.v.r.) has hit
Already in the first half Madasgaskar was the better team in the duel of the Africa debutants and had several good chances. The best disarmed Burundis goalkeeper Jonathan Nahimana, who prevented in the 19th minute after a shot by Carolus Andriamatsinoro with a splendid save the opening goal Madagascar. In the middle of the second half, Burundi came into play better and on his own. But then Ilaimaharitra, who earned his money at the Belgian Erstlististen Sporting Charleroi, from the edge of the penalty area made measure and sank the ball in the left corner of the goal. A dream gate that set Madagascar in a jam of joy.
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