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Benin through to quarterfinals after historic penalty shootout win over Morocco

Benin through to quarterfinals after historic penalty shootout win over Morocco

The Squirrels of Benin have qualified to the quarterfinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Morocco 1-4 on post match penalties at the Al-Salam Stadium in a Round of 16 tie on Friday evening.

The match ended in dramatic fashion after 90 minutes with the game tied at 1-1, Ajax star player Hakim Ziyech missed a stoppage time penalty to send the game into extra time.

Moise Adilehou opened the scoring on 53 minutes but Youssef En-Nesyri levelled the scores in the 76th minute.

Benin were reduced to ten men when Khaled Adénon received a second yellow card in extra time.

Benin held on to take the match into extra time. Mama Seibou scored the decisive penalty as Squirrels edged out Morocco 1-4 on penalties.

Michel Dussuyer’s men have not won a match at the 2019 Afcon but they have managed to qualify to the quarterfinals.

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