A match of two relatively similar teams, and a local derby, though on Egyptian soil. A match of tough physical challenges, igniting tensions occasionally.
In the first half Guinea had a slight edge in midfield first.
But the first goal eventually resulted from unconcentrated build up by the Senegal defence who were twice stripped off the ball by consequently attacking Guinean forwards.
The first scene resulted in an offside goal but the second situation counted.
Already at the end of the first half the turnaround began.
Senegal increasingly were able to create chances though concentrated defending by the Guineans (except the keeper who spilled a number of balls again).
In difference to the group matches they were able to convert their superiority into goals, not at last thanks substitute Niang who scored twice.
Feinduno did have a chance to score the 2:2 but struck wide. His fine freekick (2:3) came too late.