Benin vs Guinea-Bissau, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsBenin, Guinea Bissau play to goalless draw at AFCON
Benin and Guinea Bissau completed a hat-trick of goalless draws at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday with a stalemate.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Khaled Adénon (Benin).
- 2': Frederic Mendy (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Attempt missed. Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 3': Hand ball by Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau).
- 4': Attempt missed. Mickaël Poté (Benin) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Stéphane Sessegnon with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 7': Foul by Frederic Mendy (Guinea-Bissau).
- 7': Khaled Adénon (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Mamadu Cande (Guinea-Bissau).
- 7': Mickaël Poté (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Cebio Soukou (Benin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Foul by Nanu (Guinea-Bissau).
- 10': Nanu (Guinea-Bissau) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 11': Hand ball by Steve Mounie (Benin).
- 11': Emmanuel Imorou (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau).
- 12': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Marcelo Djaló.
- 12': Attempt missed. Jordan Adeoti (Benin) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Cebio Soukou with a cross following a corner.
- 13': Foul by Cebio Soukou (Benin).
- 13': Nanu (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16': Foul by Bura (Guinea-Bissau).
- 16': Stéphane Sessegnon (Benin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Attempt missed. Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 20': Offside, Guinea-Bissau. Bura tries a through ball, but Pelé is caught offside.
- 22': Corner, Guinea-Bissau. Conceded by Khaled Adénon.
- 23': Foul by Cebio Soukou (Benin).
- 23': Nanu (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 24': Bura (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Jordan Adeoti (Benin).
- 26': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Marcelo Djaló.
- 26': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Benin) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cebio Soukou with a cross following a corner.
- 26': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Marcelo Djaló.
- 27': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Benin) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cebio Soukou with a cross following a corner.
- 28': Delay in match because of an injury Jonas Mendes (Guinea-Bissau).
- 29': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 33': Corner, Guinea-Bissau. Conceded by Olivier Verdon.
- 33': Attempt missed. Marcelo Djaló (Guinea-Bissau) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Piqueti with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Foul by Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
- 34': Pelé (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Hand ball by Nanu (Guinea-Bissau).
- 37': Attempt saved. Steve Mounie (Benin) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordan Adeoti.
- 38': Foul by Jordan Adeoti (Benin).
- 38': Pelé (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': Jordan Adeoti (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Corner, Guinea-Bissau. Conceded by Emmanuel Imorou.
- 40': Attempt missed. Bura (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 41': Foul by Mamadu Cande (Guinea-Bissau).
- 41': Mickaël Poté (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Benin) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Cebio Soukou with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Nanu (Guinea-Bissau) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pelé.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Benin 0, Guinea-Bissau 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Benin 0, Guinea-Bissau 0.
- 46': Corner, Guinea-Bissau. Conceded by Olivier Verdon.
- 47': Attempt missed. Frederic Mendy (Guinea-Bissau) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Piqueti with a cross following a corner.
- 48': Attempt missed. Mickaël Poté (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emmanuel Imorou with a cross.
- 49': Foul by Bura (Guinea-Bissau).
- 49': Mickaël Poté (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 50': Attempt missed. Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 50': Foul by Bura (Guinea-Bissau).
- 50': Steve Mounie (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Foul by Frederic Mendy (Guinea-Bissau).
- 51': Seidou Barazé (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Seidou Barazé (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 56': Foul by Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
- 56': Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 56': Attempt missed. Piqueti (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. Assisted by Mamadu Cande.
- 57': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Nanu.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Pelé (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 60': Bura (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Cebio Soukou (Benin).
- 60': Cebio Soukou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Attempt missed. Stéphane Sessegnon (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sessi D'Almeida.
- 62': Delay in match because of an injury Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
- 63': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 64': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Mama Baldé.
- 64': Substitution, Benin. Jodel Dossou replaces Cebio Soukou.
- 65': Foul by Steve Mounie (Benin).
- 65': Jonas Mendes (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Substitution, Benin. Mama Seibou replaces Sessi D'Almeida.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Jodel Dossou (Benin) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steve Mounie.
- 69': Foul by Bura (Guinea-Bissau).
- 69': Mama Seibou (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Jaquité replaces Pelé.
- 72': Foul by Mama Seibou (Benin).
- 72': Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Mamadu Cande (Guinea-Bissau).
- 74': Seidou Barazé (Benin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Benin) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Stéphane Sessegnon with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 77': Foul by Steve Mounie (Benin).
- 77': Juary Soares (Guinea-Bissau) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Juary Soares (Guinea-Bissau).
- 79': Mama Seibou (Benin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Marcelo Djaló.
- 81': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Benin) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jodel Dossou with a cross following a corner.
- 82': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Juary Soares.
- 82': Foul by Piqueti (Guinea-Bissau).
- 82': Khaled Adénon (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Mama Seibou (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 84': Attempt saved. Steve Mounie (Benin) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Seidou Barazé with a cross.
- 86': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Jorginho replaces Mama Baldé.
- 87': Attempt missed. Jaquité (Guinea-Bissau) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Piqueti.
- 88': Attempt missed. Jorginho (Guinea-Bissau) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Piqueti.
- 90': Substitution, Benin. David Djigla replaces Mickaël Poté.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Jodel Dossou (Benin) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Romário Baldé replaces Piqueti.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Benin 0, Guinea-Bissau 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Benin 0, Guinea-Bissau 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Benin 0, Guinea-Bissau 0.
Statistics
 GNB |
BEN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 41.5 | Possession | 58.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 218 | Accurate Passes | 319 |
| 291 | Passes | 394 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 11 |
| 12 | Crosses | 30 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 17 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 23 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Ismailia Stadium
Location: Ismailia,
Attendance: 9,212
Venue: Ismailia Stadium
Location: Ismailia,
Attendance: 9,212
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Benin (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fabien Farnolle (GK) |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 3 | Khaled Adénon |
| 8 | Jordan Adéoti  |
| 11 | Emmanuel Imorou |
| 2 | Séidou Barazé |
| 17 | Stéphane Sessegnon |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 14 | Cebio Soukou |
| 10 | Mickaël Poté |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
Guinea-Bissau (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Mendes (GK) |
| 4 | Marcelo Djaló |
| 14 | Juary Soares |
| 22 | Mamadú Candé |
| 21 | Nanu |
| 10 | Pelé |
| 20 | Sori Mané |
| 3 | Burá |
| 13 | Frédéric Mendy |
| 18 | Piqueti |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
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