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Key moments
Almost a second goal for Senegal. Nicolas Jackson controlled the ball inside the box and fired a low, diagonal right-footed shot from the center of the area, but goalkeeper Nura made the save. The Senegalese side tried to extend their lead but came up empty, holding onto the advantage they had.
Changes for Ethiopia. Kenean Markneh and Gatoch Panom left the pitch, replaced by Dawa Hotessa and Carlos Damtew for the home team. The hosts made further substitutions, still believing they could find an equalizer against Senegal.
The match became a tight contest again. Ibrahim Mbaye tried a right-footed shot from outside the box, but the ball went wide. The Senegalese team attempted to extend their lead. Shortly after, Beneyam Belay passed to Fitsum Tilahun, who controlled the ball on the left flank, fired a shot across the face of goal and missed the target.
Yellow card for Senegal. Idrissa Gueye was late in a challenge with Bereket Samuel and was booked by the match officials. Gueye was another Senegal player at risk of suspension in this international match.
Senegal substitutions. Abdallah Sima and Pape Gueye left the pitch, replaced by Issa Soumaré and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. The visiting team made further changes to freshen up the squad and extend their lead.
Substitution for Ethiopia. Biniam Fikre left the pitch and was replaced by Fitsum Tilahun for the home team. Ethiopia made another key change in the match to catch their breath and push for an equalizer against Senegal.
Substitution for Senegal. Assane Diao left the pitch and was replaced by Idrissa Gana Gueye. Shortly after, Chernet Gugsa crossed the ball into the box; Kenean Markneh connected with a header, but goalkeeper Diouf made a good save.
Senegal tightened its defensive pressure. Sadibou Sané was late to a challenge with Biniyam Fikru and broke up an Ethiopian attack. The visiting team was blocking the hosts' plays and holding onto their lead.
2º/45' - Second half begins
End of the first half
The first half ended at Bahir Dar Stadium. In a scrappy match, Senegal led Ethiopia 1-0 in this Africa Cup of Nations qualifier group stage game. We returned shortly afterwards to cover the second half.
Ethiopia was pushing for an equalizer. Kenean Markneh set up Biniyam Fikru. The midfielder fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box but missed the target. The home team was putting the Senegalese defense under pressure and squandered another scoring opportunity.
Gatoch Panom connected with a right-footed shot from outside the box, and the ball deflected off the Senegal defense. Ethiopia was pressing again and believed an equalizer was within reach. The Senegalese defense tightened its marking and blocked the home team's plays.
Senegal set up a defensive block. Biniyam Fikru tried a right-footed shot from outside the box, but the ball deflected off the Senegalese defense. Ethiopia was pushing for an equalizer but continued to struggle to find the net and level the score.
Senegal tried to extend their lead. From a corner kick, El Hadji Malick Diouf crossed the ball into the box. Assane Diao rose to head it toward the left corner but missed the target. The Senegalese team was looking to score a second goal in the match.
Ethiopia kept up the pressure, looking for an equalizer. Gatoch Panom built the play down the right and found Biniyam Fikru. The midfielder stepped into the box and fired a low, diagonal shot with his left foot but missed the target. The home team was trying to level the match.
Yellow card for Senegal. Pape Gueye committed a rough foul on Chernet Gugsa and was booked by the referee. The midfielder was walking a tightrope midway through the first half and risked being sent off.
Ethiopia was pressing again, looking for a good to get back into the match. Chernet Gugsa set up the play and passed to Birhanu Bekele. The right-back fired a cross-shot with his right foot from outside the box, and the ball deflected off the Senegal defense.
Goal for Senegal!
Ibrahim Mbaye opened the scoring for Senegal. Nicolas Jackson appeared near the box and set up the goalscorer. The number 20 fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the back of Nura's net. Senegal took the lead.
Ethiopia was trying to apply pressure. Abel Yalew received the ball through the middle and took a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it deflected off the Senegal defense. The home team was struggling to dictate play in this international match.
1º/00' – Kick-off!
Referee Willy Stephane Ngah blew the opening whistle at Bahir Dar Stadium. The ball was rolling for the first half between the two sides in Matchday 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers group stage.
Senegal Reserves
Senegal announced the reserve bench for the match: Demba Thiam, Mory Diaw, Kalidou Koulibaly, Malang Sarr, Mamadou Sarr, Nobel Mendy, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Rassoul Ndiaye, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye, Issa Soumaré, Pape Moussa Fall.
Ethiopian reserves
Ethiopia announced the reserve bench for the game: Firew Getahun; Seid Habtamu, Abdulselam Yesuf, Ramkel James, Rohobot Selalo, Beneyam Belay, Bereket Wolde, Dawa Hotessa, Habtamu Gulilat, Biniam Fikre, Carlos Damtew, Fitsum Tilahun.
Senegal Lineup
Lineup.
Senegal announced the official team lineup for the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Diouf; Niakhaté, Sané, Sy, Diouf, Camara, Gueye, Sarr, Sima, Diao, Jackson.
Referee Willy Stephane Ngah blew the final whistle at Bahir Dar Stadium. In a scrappy match, Senegal beat Ethiopia 1-0 with a good from Ibrahim Mbaye in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Thank you for following the match with us in real time.