Match Report
The table read 1st (Egypt, 14 pts) against 3rd (Gabon, 7 pts), 7 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Gabon: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/0.67 for Egypt and 1.17/1.33 for Gabon (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
Egypt had not lost in 9 games, having scored in 9 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 13/15 points for Egypt against 7/15 for Gabon.
The venue was Petrosport Stadium, with room for 75,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Egypt led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Egypt: Johann Obiang (75' og), Afsha (4') · Gabon: Jim Allevinah (54')
Key stats
Possession: Egypt 49% · Gabon 51% · Total shots: 13-9 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 3-1