DR Congo v Guinea LIVE

WISSA AND MASUAKU STRIKE AS CONGO COME FROM BEHIND TO REACH THE SEMI FINALS OF AFCON

DR Congo came from behind to win 3-1 against Guinea, securing a place in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations. The Congolese will face either Mali or hosts Ivory Coasts who play tomorrow evening.

The game got off to a frantic start with Guinea adamantly appealing for a penalty in the first minute before a defensive mix up at the other end presented Wissa with a golden opportunity from eight yards out, but the Brentford man dragged his shot wide.

As the half went on the game settled slightly until Guinea were awarded a penalty as Congo captain Mbemba was adjudged to have pushed Guinea striker Bayo in the box. After a lengthy delay Bayo kept his cool and confidently despatched the penalty.

However, Guinea’s lead would be short lived as minutes later a DR Congo corner found Mbemba at the back post who brought the ball down before smashing it into the roof of the net with a finish any player would be proud of. Following the mandatory water break the games pace dropped and both sides looked happy to go in level.

The second half was a much slower affair being broken up by constant fouls and substitutions. Yet Congo consistently looked more threatening and took the lead through the games second penalty when substitute Mvumpa was tripped after being on the pitch a matter of moments.

Wissa converted the penalty giving Congo the lead for the first time on the night. The game was won in the final ten minutes when former West Ham man Masuaku spotted the Guinea goalkeeper off his line and struck a clever free kick which snuck into the near post.

The result sees Congo through to the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.