Sunday, 26 May 2013
AFCON 2013: Overrated Zambians In 1-1 Draw Against Ethiopia
Ethiopia Vs Zambia
By SR Sports
The first match of group C at the ongoing African cup of nations has ended in a draw between defending champions Zambia and Ethiopia.
The game that started with the defending champions playing well soon changed course as the Ethiopians side began and aggressive play that overwhelmed the complacent Zambian side.
The first goal was scored by the Zambia's Mbesuna at the 45th minute, and the second goal was an equalizer by Ethiopian Gima Gebreyes at the 64th minute.
Match referee soon issued a yellow card to Stopilla Sunzu of Ethiopia at the 12th minute, and later red card was also issued to the Ethiopian goalkeeper for hard tackle against an opponent.
Zambia committed 20 fouls while match data shows Ethiopia with 14 fouls.
The game ended 1 - 1 draw with the Ethiopian team struggling to the end with ten men.
Nigeria belongs in Group C features Nigeria, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Zambia.
The Nigerian Super Eagles will be playings its match against the Burkinabe side at 7:00 PM South African time.
Comments
5 comment(s)
Post a comment
Zambia compared to Uganda cranes
Submitted by Uganda cranes supporter (not verified) on January 22, 2013 - 11:11.
Still of the view that Uganda cranes deserved to take a slot at 2013 AFCON ahead of Zambia's Chipo'lo. B4 u crucify me please I base my urguement on the following statistics of recent games:
Angola 1-1 Uganda Zambia 0-2 Sudan
Zambia 1-0 Uganda Zambia 1-0 Uganda
Uganda 1-0 Zambia Uganda 1-0 Zambia
Uganda 1-0 Ethiopia Zambia 1-1 Ethiopia
Uganda 2-0 Ethiopia Zambia 0-0 Norway
Uganda 3-0 Tanzania Zambia 0-1 Tanzania
Uganda 1-0 Kenya
Uganda 2-1 Kenya
I declare the debate open. But I feel Zambia has simply been lucky all through.
Zambia compared to Uganda cranes
Submitted by Uganda cranes supporter (not verified) on January 22, 2013 - 11:07.
Still of the view that Uganda cranes deserved to take a slot at 2013 AFCON ahead of Zambia's Chipo'lo. B4 u crucify me please I base my urguement on the following statistics of recent games:
Angola 1-1 Uganda Zambia 0-2 Sudan
Zambia 1-0 Uganda Zambia 1-0 Uganda
Uganda 1-0 Zambia Uganda 1-0 Zambia
Uganda 1-0 Ethiopia Zambia 1-1 Ethiopia
Uganda 2-0 Ethiopia Zambia 0-0 Norway
Uganda 3-0 Tanzania Zambia 0-1 Tanzania
Uganda 1-0 Kenya
Uganda 2-1 Kenya
I declare the debate open. But I feel Zambia has simply been lucky all through.
ethiopia againest zambia
Submitted by addis (not verified) on January 22, 2013 - 05:30.
we showed a stylish football for not only zambians but for the entire africa. we have been apart from this competition for the last 31 years , now this is the sign that we gain phase.I hope this is the most exciting moment we ever had. go go walia ibex!! keep on moiving on this way as long as you can decide something significant for your nation.
My conclusion about this game
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 21, 2013 - 18:54.
My conclusion about this game is that Team Zambia is obviously overrated, while Team Ethiopia exceeded my expectations and made me believe this tournament is gonna be full of surprises. Thumbs up for Walya Antelopes!
