Wednesday 6 February 2013

Burkina Faso defeats Ghana, to meet Nigeria in final

Burkina Faso reached their first Africa Cup of Nations final by beating Ghana on penalties in a dramatic and controversial semi-final in Nelspruit, South Africa.
The Burkinabes were denied spot-kicks in normal time and in extra-time.
They also had a goal ruled out and saw Jonathan Pitroipa harshly sent off.
Mubarak Wasako put Ghana ahead in normal time with a debatable spot-kick, before Aristide Bance equalised.
Burkina Faso won the penalty shoot-out 3-2 to set up a meeting with Nigeria in the final on Sunday.

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