Ghana broken by Zambia

Finalist of the last edition and favorite of the competition, Ghana has been eliminated by Zambia in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations (1-0). Rulers, the Black Stars have missed a penalty by Gyan early in the match before the mark by not Chipolopolo Mayuka (78th). Renard's men meet in the final, the third in their history, the winner of Mali-Côte d'Ivoire scheduled this Wednesday evening. The film of the match

It was therefore still expect some surprises. it is in any case produced a Wednesday in Bata. After the failures of Morocco and Senegal, stopped in the first round, the elimination of Ghana by Zambia will mark just over the African Cup of Nations 2012 and the history of the competition in general. The Black Stars have failed in the mission to reach the final for the second straight time, beaten by Egypt in the final two years ago.And they will go after themselves trying not to put everything on the back of Asamoah Gyan, who lived a nightmare again after the 2010 World Cup.

Favorites for the competition with Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, however, leave the first initiatives in Zambia but without much danger to the defense centered around the captain John Mensah. It takes less than 10 minutes, however, that training does Stevanovic obtains his first big opportunity. And what occasion with a penalty generously provided by Mr. Davies Benouza sanctioning Nkausu faulted on Kwadwo Asamoah. The replays are far from proven.

The Chipolopolo will not have much time to cry foul, Gyan saw his attempt hijacked by Mweene (8th). Zambia passes close to a catastrophic begins his good intentions but reequilibrate the game. Players Herve Renard do not just contain the enemy offensive, they also spend a few scares in the ranks of Ghanaians. Just like the percussion Rainford Kalaba used in the race Chris Katongo. Its instant replay at the near post but finally nailed Kwarasey leaves out part (32e). A response to the weight of missed Jordan Ayew, served by his elder, seconds before (32nd).

The final, 18 years after ...

Kwadwo Asamoah also an opportunity to finally move the billboard but his shot fired at the entrance of the rectangle is countered before finishing up a few inches of the right post (39th). The end of Act favors the Black Stars but has yet to begin. Jordan Ayew lights a new wick early in the second period off by Mweene that which relaxes on a shot along the ground (50th). This is still the youngest of the brothers Ayew, on a personal number, which causes the fault Zambian bringing an indirect free kick near the surface.The set-piece is taken from the head by Boye, above (53). Recurrence defender in the 68th, always front and always without success. Ghanaian domination but then intensifies cons Zambian can also hurt. We need a rescue to prevent the same Boye team to surprise Fox (55th).

Zambia finally opened the score in a period of uncertainty observed in the camp of the Black Stars. John Mensah, wounded, gave way to Isaac Vorsah (72nd), Asamoah Gyan imitated by a very disappointing that allows Prince Tagoe to come into play (74th). And Andre Ayew writhes on the ground and rest a while. It is feared the wound but it is not.The breakthrough is equally true, however, that the shot wound of Emmanuel Mayuka is unstoppable (1-0, 78th). With the attacker Young Boys Berne, Zambia holds his feat and the first continental final since 1994. Strip Kalusha Bwalya finally knows his successors.For them to do better now to give the first CAN to their country.