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‘Got away with that big time’: Sadio Mane escapes a second yellow card for a BLATANT dive in extra-time of AFCON final against Egypt… before stepping up to score the winning penalty for Senegal
- Sadio Mane score the winning penalty in Senegal’s AFCON victory over Egypt
- The forward saw a first-half spotkick saved by Gabaski but redeemed himself
- But fans argued that he should not have been on the pitch for the shootout
- The 29-year-old avoided a second yellow after a blatant dive during extra time
- Mane had already been booked for a challenge late into the second half
Sadio Mane escaped punishment for diving during Senegal’s history-making Africa Cup of Nation’s victory over Egypt.
The forward scored the winning penalty to secure Senegal their first ever AFCON title – but only after a stroke of luck ensured he stayed on the pitch.
In extra time, Mane avoided a second yellow card following what appeared to be a blatant dive as the referee waved play on, leaving Egypt furious.
Sadio Mane (left) escaped punishment for diving during Senegal’s AFCON victory over Egypt
Egypt players were furious as Mane should have received a second yellow for stimulation
He had been booked late in the second half for a challenge on Emam Ashour and arguably should have received a second for stimulation.
The 29-year-old flung himself to the ground just outside the penalty area as Egypt centre-back Mohamed Abdelmonem came across to make a challenge.
Replays suggested there was no contact between the two players, despite Mane’s appeals for a free kick, but the referee simply pointed for a goal kick.
The 29-year-old had been booked late in the second half for a challenge on…
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Source : dailymail
