DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 and book a semi-final spot at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Bayo put Guinea ahead with a 20th-minute penalty after the forward was fouled by Chancel Mbemba, who then fired in from a narrow angle at the other end to equalise seven minutes later.
DR Congo had a penalty of their own in the second half when Julian Jeanvier clipped the legs of Silas and Brentford forward Yoane Wissa converted to give the Leopards the lead with 25 minutes left.
The West Africans had little in response after going behind and the result was sealed when Arthur Masuaku’s free-kick from wide on the left caught out Guinea goalkeeper Ibrahim Kone at his near post.
DR Congo will face the winners of Saturday’s quarter-final between Mali and hosts Ivory Coast (17:00 GMT) in the last four on Wednesday.
More to follow.
Line-ups
DR Congo
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1Mpasi
- 24Kalulu
- 22Mbemba
- 2Inonga
- 26MasuakuBooked at 37mins
- 18Pickel
- 8Moutoussamy
- 13EliaSubstituted forKatompa Mvumpaat 59′minutes
- 10BongondaSubstituted forTshibolaat 84′minutes
- 20WissaSubstituted forKayembeat 84′minutes
- 17BakambuSubstituted forBanzaat 72′minutes
Substitutes
- 4Bayeye
- 5Batubinsika
- 6Tshibola
- 7Diangana
- 11Katompa Mvumpa
- 12Kayembe
- 15Bushiri
- 16Bertaud
- 19Mayele
- 21Siadi
- 23Banza
- 27Mfulu
Guinea
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 22Koné
- 12DiakitéSubstituted forContéat 90+1′minutes
- 5Diakhaby
- 17Jeanvier
- 3Sylla
- 6DiawaraBooked at 64minsSubstituted forGuirassyat 69′minutes
- 8Keïta
- 7GuilavoguiSubstituted forTouréat 59′minutes
- 18Camara
- 21SyllaSubstituted forContéat 59′minutesBooked at 79mins
- 11BayoSubstituted forKamanoat 90+2′minutes
Substitutes
- 2Conté
- 4Sow
- 9Guirassy
- 13Camara
- 14Cissé
- 15Cissé
- 16Camara
- 19Kamano
- 20Konaté
- 23Touré
- 24Kanté
- 25Conté
Live Text
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Match ends, Congo DR 3, Guinea 1.
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Second Half ends, Congo DR 3, Guinea 1.
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Aguibou Camara (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR).
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Attempt missed. Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.
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Foul by Antoine Conté (Guinea).
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Joris Kayembe (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt blocked. Julian Jeanvier (Guinea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aguibou Camara with a cross.
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Corner, Guinea. Conceded by Henock Inonga.
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Attempt blocked. Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aguibou Camara with a cross.
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Corner, Guinea. Conceded by Aaron Tshibola.
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Attempt blocked. Julian Jeanvier (Guinea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Serhou Guirassy.
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François Kamano (Guinea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR).
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Substitution, Guinea. François Kamano replaces Mohamed Bayo.
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Substitution, Guinea. Antoine Conté replaces Ibrahim Diakité.
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Ibrahim Diakité (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Congo DR).
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Foul by Mohamed Bayo (Guinea).
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Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
