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00:14It gets us underway and it is Benin in the yellow that get us offers the zebras of Botswana
00:22are in the sky blue with the black. March on.
00:26The strategy here should be pretty clear. Hit hard, hit fast, strike early.
00:33Yes, definitely. I can see Benin have gone in with the big boys up front there.
00:38They will definitely be hoping that they can get an early lead in this game to just settle their nails.
00:44But Botswana are always a team that fights and they will be hoping that they can hold on and just try and find that winner as well.
00:49But the battle would definitely be in the midfield there where Benin have their captain Tosin.
00:56He's a very, very busy guy, very, very intelligent, always moving around and he will be very crucial for his team.
01:02Straight off the onset.
01:08Looking to control the ebb and flow in that midfield and keep the grind going for Benin.
01:17Expect them to try and dominate or boss this game right from the onset.
01:22But as we all know about African football, that's something easier said than done.
01:28Played back here to Tijani.
01:30One of the changes in the team gets to start this particular victory somewhere.
01:35Yeah, you can just see both teams just trying to get hold of the position.
01:40Just trying to move the ball around and it's early nails from both teams.
01:43But the both look like they can pass the ball around.
01:45And it's very, very important for them to just try and dominate the ball position
01:50and try and find those spaces that they can exploit behind each other's defences.
01:56Plotted ball in.
01:57Easily averted here by the defence.
01:59Looking to get on to a few mid-touches.
02:04The Almeida.
02:07You can see the midfield is really packed up here.
02:09Both teams know that this is where most of their games are won't.
02:13So they want to back up that midfield.
02:15Dominate the midfield and try and open up the other.
02:18Pretty windy conditions out in here.
02:20The long ball is floated up front looking for Mouni.
02:23Makes the cut back.
02:23This is an opportunity.
02:25He strikes gold.
02:27Have to wait a little longer before they can get to celebrations galore.
02:33Another look at that line.
02:35Oh, it nearly looked like they had gotten the opening.
02:38They were looking.
02:39It's not an easy level.
02:40And it's always those that fight hard that go on to claim victory.
02:44But you can see Botswana look a little bit nervous.
02:47Knowing in the back of their head that they have not had a win in this tournament.
02:50I don't remember the last time they even scored a goal in this tournament.
02:52So they want to do a little bit better.
02:55But they'll need to work harder if they're going to get anything out of this game.
02:59Benin showing some experience over Botswana.
03:04But they will need to make that experience count.
03:06Otherwise a draw for them might not be good enough to take them to the next round.
03:12Botswana.
03:12Patiently building up Benin here.
03:21They're just trying to sack Botswana out.
03:24But you can see Botswana are very disciplined so far.
03:26Holding their lines and not trying to get themselves exposed by unnecessary going forward.
03:30So it's going to be a bit difficult for Benin to find those spaces.
03:34But some good work from Botswana so far.
03:36Just holding their lines and being disciplined at it.
03:39Well a dozen minutes gone.
03:41And the first show of intent after the earlier incident that had an offside flag flanking the goal down.
03:48And now it looks like the referee, Shamira Navada, might be called into action.
03:54Oh, the cheaters of Botswana mobbing her.
03:59That was dreadful.
04:01Absolutely dreadful.
04:03In terms of the tackle.
04:05Could have really cost Botswana their man.
04:09We'll be a show of repentance.
04:11But first incident and understandably a yellow card flashed.
04:15But that, oh, that was nasty.
04:18Absolutely nasty.
04:20Very, very nasty.
04:20That could actually get him sent off if he's not careful.
04:23I think it was two of Azilias to try and win the ball.
04:26And the first show of intent after the earlier incident that had an offside flag flanking the goal down.
04:35And now it looks like the referee, Shamira Navada, might be called into action.
04:42Oh, the cheaters of Botswana mobbing her.
04:45That was dreadful.
04:47Absolutely dreadful.
04:49In terms of the tackle.
04:50Could have really cost Botswana their man.
04:56We'll be a show of repentance.
04:58That's a very dangerous play there from Kavelo Siakanyeng from Botswana.
05:03Which is number seven.
05:06Now puts himself on the back foot here pretty early into the game.
05:09You wouldn't want to have that.
05:12Especially with the fact that he'll be one of the players that's tasked with coming up with openings in that midfield.
05:21Yeah, he's one of the players that has looked lively for Botswana early in this game.
05:25And they will be disappointed that he's found himself in the referee's book, which kind of limits his movements in the game.
05:31So he's going to have to be very careful.
05:34Cabelo Siakanyeng, who actually plays right within these shores for MassFest in the Moroccan Botola.
05:51So far had a showing and Muni definitely should be feeling the after effects even as the game continues.
06:03Through the center of the park.
06:04Hasani.
06:14Long searching ball out onto the left.
06:17Tempo slowing down just a bit.
06:19But now Benin turning it in.
06:22Took an almighty deflection.
06:25And Roche strikes gold this time.
06:30In the yellow of the Morocco sun.
06:32Dropped in gold.
06:34And now they cheer with a chance.
06:37They've taken the lead.
06:39And it's been that moment they've been prodding and probing and waiting for.
06:44Benin won.
06:45Botswana nil.
06:48Good build-up play from Benin.
06:49Patiently playing.
06:50Patiently building up.
06:52Trying to sack Botswana out of the...
06:53Into the back of the net there.
06:55But some very, very good play from Roche there.
06:58He kept running.
06:59He kept going forward.
07:00He kept believing that he could find the back of the net.
07:02And he puts his team in the lead.
07:05And some very good play from his captain as well.
07:07Steve Moni holds up the play very well.
07:09Lays it in his path there.
07:11And unfortunately for Botswana, a deflection that the goalkeeper could do nothing about.
07:16But still, it is a goal for Benin.
07:19Giving them a goal in this tournament.
07:22And hopefully they can hold on to the lead and get some points after such a long time.
07:2615 games.
07:27Hopefully they can get some points out of it.
07:29Lady Luck with little under 10 minutes to play in the first half of this clash.
07:38Yes, some very good play there from Kiwati.
07:40Just trying to hold up there and win this team.
07:41A free kick in a very dangerous area for them.
07:45They can find that good delivery into the box there.
07:48They can definitely get something out of that position where the ball is being placed right now.
07:53Growing in confidence at Botswana here.
07:56They're behind but they've just managed to just keep hold of position.
07:59They keep playing.
08:00They keep doing what they know best.
08:02And they will be hoping to get something out of this situation right now.
08:07Well, the Botswana faithfuls now get behind their team and raise a few decibels into the sound in this stadium.
08:16Free kick.
08:17Well struck.
08:18That hit the upright.
08:20Oh, it doesn't get any closer than that.
08:22Was travelling.
08:25Hit the upright.
08:26Lucky, lucky, lucky Botswana.
08:30Benin.
08:31Unlucky Botswana.
08:32I'm not sure the goalkeeper would have gotten to it.
08:34He was completely beaten there.
08:36But that's all the space that's afforded to them.
08:43Sono marking well implemented here by Benin.
08:46Olayta and having a very good showing.
08:54Isola Jr.
08:55And that managed to start the first game but is available for selection in this one and making it count.
09:06And there's a bit of a coming together.
09:07And the referee has run out of patience now.
09:11And it's to the book for Ditzele.
09:13Her tether reaches into her pocket and brandishes a yellow card for the Gaborone United player.
09:20Leobogang.
09:22Ditzele.
09:22Yeah, that was just a little bit too aggressive from him there.
09:26Trying to get his team out of trouble but just creates more trouble from them.
09:31Whips in the cross.
09:32Mets the head.
09:34Firmly put away but still within the box area.
09:36So danger larking.
09:38First shot finds a block.
09:40Second attempt still comes short and finally hacked clear by the Zebras.
09:48The Almeida plays it back to the goalkeeper.
09:51Launches a long ball forward.
09:55That's a timely recovery in possession by Botswana.
10:00The agency to get the ball forward appeals for a handball.
10:02And the referee rightly calls for it.
10:07So free kick to Benin.
10:10Chukudu hasn't had the showing that he would have wanted.
10:14Normally supposed to be an impact player.
10:16Was the only change that was made as Copa dropped out of the starting lineup.
10:21But it hasn't shown for him.
10:22It's instead shown very much so for Johan Roche.
10:27One goal it's been.
10:29As there'll be protests of innocence.
10:31And ladies and gents.
10:37That's the first half.
10:39With a roll by Roche.
10:40Begging one for Pornadel.
10:42We'll be back after this break.
10:48This will help in making this a better matchup.
10:51A better match.
10:52More entertaining.
10:55Football match for you watching at home.
10:58Watching at school.
11:00I don't know if you're at school and watching football at your office.
11:03Wherever you're watching from.
11:05We're about to begin the second half here at Beansports.
11:07It's going to be banned in one.
11:08Botswana-0.
11:09Enjoy the second half.
11:10He gives his team as early an advantage into the second half as possible.
11:24Second half gets underway.
11:25Benin comfortably leading with that solitary goal that was struck by Johan Roche.
11:33Yeah.
11:36Not very sure about the substitution of Orofonyo.
11:39He looked one of the best players for Botswana in the first half.
11:42And surprising that he has been taken off so early in the second half.
11:47But I don't know what the coach saw.
11:49And we hope that it will work out for him.
11:50Now picks up from where we left it off here in the second half.
12:04Benin still looking to get aggressive.
12:06No change in personnel.
12:07And there was tagging in there.
12:09That was instantly spotted by the referee.
12:12Mohit Siwa.
12:13The one that draws Hapiti Ai this time.
12:16And it's a free kick for that midfield.
12:19Benin.
12:20Pretty comfortable.
12:21Plenty of space afforded to them at the center of the pack.
12:24Yeah.
12:24Because you can see Botswana just trying to fall behind the ball as well.
12:28So they're not really putting pressure in the middle of the pack.
12:30And allowing Benin to thread through those little passes that they're able to do in this game.
12:36And it's been dangerous.
12:38And Botswana will need to be wary of those.
12:41Because pass in the middle of the pack.
12:44One hour and three minutes played.
12:46And the attack is on once again for Benin to the box area.
12:49Looks to shake and dazzle.
12:51Two players marking.
12:52Support incoming.
12:53First out of the 18-yard.
12:56The attack still eminent.
12:58Right at the edge.
12:59Can they find the right slot?
13:00And it's in here.
13:02Open, dab, cut back is good.
13:03Twist and a turn.
13:04Set up for the short.
13:06Comes Piledriver.
13:08Goalkeeper manages to avoid that.
13:10Excellent reflexes.
13:12Never going to hit the target.
13:14Just another chance there.
13:15We get to look at that.
13:16And that was the brilliant turn from Doku.
13:18And then the shot that came in.
13:21Already racing away to go and celebrate.
13:24Yeah.
13:25Mooney was in the right place there.
13:27But he just couldn't get his foot onto the board.
13:30Space that's been afforded consistently to Olighten.
13:34Yeah.
13:39It's a game between two teams that are not really used to winning in this tournament.
13:43So they will not be shocked if it was ended up in a draw here.
13:48But Benin would really be happy to at least get a win in 15 attempts.
13:53Olighten.
13:59Goalkeeper here.
14:02Turns one way.
14:04And then finds Roche Housa marauding out outside.
14:07That was a brilliant cross there.
14:09The header missing.
14:10The danger not yet passed.
14:12Another deflection.
14:13And this time the goalkeeper was wrong-footed but just recovered in time.
14:17Just saved the ball.
14:18But that was a good defensive catch from the defender of Botswana there to just get the ball out of danger.
14:26Oh, wow.
14:27What a save.
14:28Right place.
14:31Right moment.
14:32Oh, the ball just missed the cross there.
14:36But very, very good goalkeeping there.
14:39From Poco there.
14:40He washed the ball all the way and just saved that.
14:44Made a very good save.
14:45A very good reflex from him to save that ball.
14:48Well, something must be said about the right back here.
14:51Timimo Oro.
14:53That's his second shot in this game.
14:55Had the first one done.
14:56His path.
14:59Botswana with a lot more urgency here.
15:01The Zebras.
15:02They realize it's a race against time.
15:04Now here comes Tosin.
15:06Yeah, a little bit more urgency from them.
15:09Which is what they need to keep on doing.
15:11And Benin look a little bit tired.
15:12Some tired legs out there.
15:13Maybe the coach will need to make some changes.
15:17Especially up front there.
15:19Steve Mooney looks like he's running his race and he will need to get a rest.
15:25But otherwise, it's up to now Botswana to try and see if they can find a way into this game and take the initiative.
15:33Trying to fashion out a chance going forward.
15:38Cabelo.
15:40Zecañeg.
15:43Back and a riveting shot.
15:45It was...
15:47It didn't look like it was on target.
15:49But in the end, Cooper had that really troubling good strike of the ball.
15:55Just the ball kept rising.
15:58Better from this position here.
16:00Cross.
16:13Cross.
16:14Wipped it.
16:15And that was troubling.
16:17Roche is intent on making sure that he has his leg etched all around the all-important win.
16:24It would be, if it stays this way, with another good defensive header.
16:29The ball is whipped in once again.
16:32Zebra's cycling.
16:35Shooters bonding in.
16:37He's managing to step away.
16:39And now there could be a counter-attack.
16:40That's on tips and ball for trying to get his way forward.
16:43Aloko is quickly outsmarted here.
16:48His more experienced opponent.
16:50Malapi.
16:51It's a foul.
16:53Free kick.
16:53Get that catch who's looking for to beat his man there.
16:57And some very, very lucky defending from the botanist.
17:01Picked the ball and now picks up a free kick as well.
17:04Yeah.
17:04I think Doku has also been quite good for Benin in this game.
17:08He's done very well.
17:09Been solid in the middle of the pack there.
17:11Made a lot of runs.
17:15And some that Benin have needed from him in this game.
17:20And Botswana here with only four minutes to go.
17:23We'll have to throw everything they can at Benin.
17:27To just at least try and get a point out of this match.
17:33The attack.
17:34Chance here.
17:35Looking for the one-two.
17:36And the shot is over the bar.
17:39That breaks the Camels back.
17:42That was too close for comfort.
17:44Once again looking to fashion out the opportunity.
17:47Doku, we just spoke about him seconds earlier.
17:50He's been a real life warrior here.
17:52And cool.
17:53Well, the minute he finds his feet.
17:58He's not getting away with that one there.
18:00She's standing right next to him.
18:03To all coming with a yellow card.
18:05For his efforts.
18:07Happy birthday, Olocu, says the referee.
18:09Switching lanes was brilliant.
18:12And I think it was the intent to chest that ball there.
18:14Play that ball a little too much for it.
18:17Yeah, he just overrun the ball there.
18:19Roche.
18:20Still on the ground.
18:22Taking his time now.
18:23A few time-wasting antics.
18:26As the teammates take turns on who will be able to get him back up.
18:30But the sinking feeling is settling in here for the zebras.
18:35As they realize it's almost done and dusted.
18:40Take the word almost out of the equation.
18:43And the word that is the key word for the night is qua.
18:49That's important to mean to win, to defeat, or to overcome.
18:55And that's exactly what they've managed to pull off here, Benin.
18:5915 matches.
19:00They've had to wait.
19:01And finally, it has come to a release for them.
19:05The final whistle in Rabat.
19:07A release for the cheaters.
19:09Single strike from that man, Roche.
19:11Breaks the silence.
19:12Breaks the run.
19:13And also broke Botswana's resistance.
19:16Benin now stepped forward with belief restored.
19:18And the night is leaning their way.
19:20From the stadium Olympic annex.
19:23This chapter tonight belongs to the cheaters of Benin.
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