Sunday, 8 February 2015

DR Congo win trouble-free third place play-off

DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea 4-2 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off as the match passed without any crowd trouble. 

The hosts' semi-final against Ghana on Thursday was halted after missiles were thrown at players and supporters. 

Only a small crowd turned out at Malabo stadium, the scene of Thursday's violence, to see the sides draw 0-0 in normal time. 

Nick Cavell, commentating for BBC World Service at the play-off on Saturday, said there was an increased police presence around the stadium before kick-off.  

Between 3,000 to 4,000 fans attended the 15,200-seater stadium.

"The game passed off without any sign of a repeat of the problems that marred Thursday's semi-final at the same venue," said Cavell. ...BBCSports

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