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SUB: Mohamed Sherif (Mostafa Mohamed 91) - Almost hit the target with a header, taking a strong challenge in the process. AP

IVORY COAST RATINGS: Badra Ali Sangare 8 - Kept concentration in the 30 degree heat and dealt with the majority of Egypt's attempts with comfort. No nonsense from the Cote d’Ivoire man between the sticks. Unlucky not to make any saves in the shootout. AFP

Serge Aurier 6 - The captain could have been more accurate with his crosses. No notable mistakes in defence, which is always a good thing for players at the back. EPA

Eric Bailly 7 - Defended confidently and produced one of the passes of the match to release put Haller, but the forward couldn’t react quick enough. Despite a great game overall, his penalty was too easy to save in the shootout. AFP

Simon Deli 7 - An impressive performance at the heart of the defence saw Deli committed to his challenges as he and Bailly reacted quickly to shut down Egypt’s pacey attack. AFP

Ghislain Konan 7 - Handled the threat of Mohamed Salah well by getting touch tight without overcommitting to let him slip by. AFP

Franck Kessie 6 - Forced off early in the first half with what looked to be a rib injury. EPA

Jean Michael Seri 5 - The midfielder was wasteful with possession at times, giving away the ball needlessly that allowed Egypt to transition quickly into counter-attacks. AFP

Ibrahim Sangare 7 - A well crafted set piece saw Sangare head the ball on into the danger zone but Haller couldn’t direct it past El Shenawy. A solid game all-round for the midfielder who took his penalty calmly in the shootout. AFP

Nicolas Pepe 6 - Attacked with flair down the channels but Egypt looked to crowd the Arsenal man out quickly. His support could have been quicker to avoid him being isolated. An effort in the second half was too timid to trouble the goalkeeper. AFP

Sebastien Haller 6 - Was limited by Egypt’s defence but should have done much better with his header that wasn’t directed well enough from Sangare’s flick on. EPA

Max Gradel 7 - A confident display saw Gradel challenge the defenders and he did ask a question of the goalkeeper before being eventually replaced in the 70th minute. AP Photo

SUB: Wilfried Zaha (Gradel, 71) - Almost won the game late on but saw his left footed effort denied by El Shenawy. AP Photo

SUB: Jeremie Boga (Seri, 71) - Anonymous when introduced, too often careless with the ball on the occasions he did get it. AFP

SUB: Maxwel Cornet (Haller 105) - On for Haller ahead of the final period of extra time. Made no mistake with his penalty. Reuters

SUB: Serey Die (Kessie 30) 6 - There didn’t seem to be too much drop off in quality when Die came on for Kessie despite the reputations. The midfielder hassled Egypt’s attack and tried to cool down the tempo when he had possession for Cote d’Ivoire. AFP

Mohamed El Shenawy 9 - A crucial save close to the break kept out Ibrahim Sangare’s acrobatic effort from inside the box, keeping the scores level. And the Egypt goalkeeper did the same in the second half, palming Haller’s header away from close-range. Forced off with an injury late in the second half after saving Zaha’s strike. AFP

Ahmed Fatouh 7 - Was aware of Nicolas Pepe looking to use his left foot and defended astutely against him. A solid display. AFP

Mohamed Abdelmonem 7 - Often in the way of Cote d’Ivoire attacks despite being faced with a number of tricky attackers. Looked assured alongside Hegazy. EPA

Ahmed Hegazy 7 - Enjoyed a physical battle with Sebastien Haller and looked to get tight to stop him getting the ball under control. Reuters

Omar Kamal 8 - Didn’t look like he would be beaten and was aggressive in the tackle. The 28-year-old, who plays his football in the Egyptian Premier League, often got the better of his man. Reuters

Hamdi Fathi 7 - Broke up play in the middle of the pitch and was neat in possession without taking many risks. EPA

Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar.
AP Photo — Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar. AP Photo

Omar Marmoush 7 - Didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger with the goal in sight and came agonisingly close when taking advantage of a wayward pass, smashing the ball off the crossbar. AFP

Mohamed Elneny 7 - Plugged the open gaps in defence and kept things simple when going forward. Almost picked up an assist with a precise ball to Trezeguet. Reuters

Mostafa Mohamed 6 - Worked hard as the central man in Egypt’s frontline but his efforts rarely troubled the goalkeeper. A reaction effort was saved comfortably at the near post in the first half while his second chance cleared the bar. AFP

Mohamed Salah 7 - The Liverpool star looked calm in possession and looked likely to make things happen when he had time. Despite making some good runs in behind, his teammates lacked the vision and execution to pick him out. Scored the winning penalty yet again with all the pressure on his shoulders. AFP

SUB: Trezeguet (Marmoush 71) - Almost scored instantly after being introduced, but his shot sailed just wide of the post. AP Photo

SUB: Zizo (Fathi 84) - Ran tirelessly when introduced and asked a question of the goalkeeper from range to force a save. Scored his penalty in the shootout emphatically with a stutter-step and strike into the top corner. AFP

SUB: Gabaski (El Shenawy 88) - On after Egypt’s starting goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury. Pulled off a superb save against Sangare. Produced a big save against Bailly in the shootout that proved decisive.

SUB: Mohamed Sherif (Mostafa Mohamed 91) - Almost hit the target with a header, taking a strong challenge in the process. AP

IVORY COAST RATINGS: Badra Ali Sangare 8 - Kept concentration in the 30 degree heat and dealt with the majority of Egypt's attempts with comfort. No nonsense from the Cote d’Ivoire man between the sticks. Unlucky not to make any saves in the shootout. AFP

Serge Aurier 6 - The captain could have been more accurate with his crosses. No notable mistakes in defence, which is always a good thing for players at the back. EPA

Eric Bailly 7 - Defended confidently and produced one of the passes of the match to release put Haller, but the forward couldn’t react quick enough. Despite a great game overall, his penalty was too easy to save in the shootout. AFP

Simon Deli 7 - An impressive performance at the heart of the defence saw Deli committed to his challenges as he and Bailly reacted quickly to shut down Egypt’s pacey attack. AFP

Ghislain Konan 7 - Handled the threat of Mohamed Salah well by getting touch tight without overcommitting to let him slip by. AFP

Franck Kessie 6 - Forced off early in the first half with what looked to be a rib injury. EPA

Jean Michael Seri 5 - The midfielder was wasteful with possession at times, giving away the ball needlessly that allowed Egypt to transition quickly into counter-attacks. AFP

Ibrahim Sangare 7 - A well crafted set piece saw Sangare head the ball on into the danger zone but Haller couldn’t direct it past El Shenawy. A solid game all-round for the midfielder who took his penalty calmly in the shootout. AFP

Nicolas Pepe 6 - Attacked with flair down the channels but Egypt looked to crowd the Arsenal man out quickly. His support could have been quicker to avoid him being isolated. An effort in the second half was too timid to trouble the goalkeeper. AFP

Sebastien Haller 6 - Was limited by Egypt’s defence but should have done much better with his header that wasn’t directed well enough from Sangare’s flick on. EPA

Max Gradel 7 - A confident display saw Gradel challenge the defenders and he did ask a question of the goalkeeper before being eventually replaced in the 70th minute. AP Photo

SUB: Wilfried Zaha (Gradel, 71) - Almost won the game late on but saw his left footed effort denied by El Shenawy. AP Photo

SUB: Jeremie Boga (Seri, 71) - Anonymous when introduced, too often careless with the ball on the occasions he did get it. AFP

SUB: Maxwel Cornet (Haller 105) - On for Haller ahead of the final period of extra time. Made no mistake with his penalty. Reuters

SUB: Serey Die (Kessie 30) 6 - There didn’t seem to be too much drop off in quality when Die came on for Kessie despite the reputations. The midfielder hassled Egypt’s attack and tried to cool down the tempo when he had possession for Cote d’Ivoire. AFP

Mohamed El Shenawy 9 - A crucial save close to the break kept out Ibrahim Sangare’s acrobatic effort from inside the box, keeping the scores level. And the Egypt goalkeeper did the same in the second half, palming Haller’s header away from close-range. Forced off with an injury late in the second half after saving Zaha’s strike. AFP

Ahmed Fatouh 7 - Was aware of Nicolas Pepe looking to use his left foot and defended astutely against him. A solid display. AFP

Mohamed Abdelmonem 7 - Often in the way of Cote d’Ivoire attacks despite being faced with a number of tricky attackers. Looked assured alongside Hegazy. EPA

Ahmed Hegazy 7 - Enjoyed a physical battle with Sebastien Haller and looked to get tight to stop him getting the ball under control. Reuters

Omar Kamal 8 - Didn’t look like he would be beaten and was aggressive in the tackle. The 28-year-old, who plays his football in the Egyptian Premier League, often got the better of his man. Reuters

Hamdi Fathi 7 - Broke up play in the middle of the pitch and was neat in possession without taking many risks. EPA

Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar.
AP Photo — Amr Soleya 6 - Had time when he was picked out by Salah but he got the finish all wrong, blazing it way over the bar. AP Photo

Omar Marmoush 7 - Didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger with the goal in sight and came agonisingly close when taking advantage of a wayward pass, smashing the ball off the crossbar. AFP

Mohamed Elneny 7 - Plugged the open gaps in defence and kept things simple when going forward. Almost picked up an assist with a precise ball to Trezeguet. Reuters

Mostafa Mohamed 6 - Worked hard as the central man in Egypt’s frontline but his efforts rarely troubled the goalkeeper. A reaction effort was saved comfortably at the near post in the first half while his second chance cleared the bar. AFP

Mohamed Salah 7 - The Liverpool star looked calm in possession and looked likely to make things happen when he had time. Despite making some good runs in behind, his teammates lacked the vision and execution to pick him out. Scored the winning penalty yet again with all the pressure on his shoulders. AFP

SUB: Trezeguet (Marmoush 71) - Almost scored instantly after being introduced, but his shot sailed just wide of the post. AP Photo

SUB: Zizo (Fathi 84) - Ran tirelessly when introduced and asked a question of the goalkeeper from range to force a save. Scored his penalty in the shootout emphatically with a stutter-step and strike into the top corner. AFP

SUB: Gabaski (El Shenawy 88) - On after Egypt’s starting goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury. Pulled off a superb save against Sangare. Produced a big save against Bailly in the shootout that proved decisive.

SUB: Mohamed Sherif (Mostafa Mohamed 91) - Almost hit the target with a header, taking a strong challenge in the process. AP

Ivory Coast vs Egypt Afcon player ratings: Sangare 8, Haller 6; Salah 7, El Shenawy 9

Salah scores winning penalty to send Egypt through to a quarter-final showdown with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations

Adam Brown

January 27, 2022

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