Wissa penalty helps DR Congo into Afcon last four

The national football team of DR Congo managed to recover from a losing position to defeat Guinea with a score of 3-1, securing a place in the semi-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.

In the 20th minute of the match, Mohamed Bayo scored for Guinea from a penalty given due to a foul from Chancel Mbemba. Shortly after, Mbemba scored a goal for his own team from a difficult angle, bringing the score to a tie.

During the second half of the match, there was a penalty for DR Congo. This was due to Julian Jeanvier causing Silas to trip. Yoane Wissa from Brentford then scored the penalty, putting the Leopards in the lead and leaving 25 minutes on the clock.

The West African team didn't have much of a reaction when they fell behind, and the game was doomed when Arthur Masuaku's free-kick from the left side managed to catch Guinea goalkeeper Ibrahim Kone off-guard and score.

The national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo had not won any of their previous four games in Ivory Coast, but managed to defeat Egypt by scoring more penalties during the last 16 match. As a result, they are getting ready for their first semi-final appearance since the Central African team secured third place in 2015.

The team led by Sebastien Desabre is set to play against the victorious team from Mali and Ivory Coast (who are hosting the game), on Wednesday for the semi-finals. The quarter-final match is expected to be played on Saturday at 17:00 GMT.

Two Penalty Stories

At the start of the game, Guinea asked the referee to award them a penalty after the ball accidentally touched Mbemba's hand. However, the referee did not agree with their appeal. Later on, Wissa from DR Congo missed a chance to score. Soon after that, Guinea was granted a penalty, but it was considered by many to be an undeserved decision.

Bayo was feeling the heat from Mbemba as he fell to the ground while trying to reach Ibrahim Diakite's pass. The referee, Mustapha Ghorbal, made a controversial call by saying that Mbemba's push in the back constituted a foul.

Despite the Congolese team's protests, the Video Assistant Referee did not interfere. After a short wait, Bayo scored his third goal of the finals by striking the ball to the right of the center.

Yet, Mbemba redeemed himself after Masuaku's corner kick landed near the distant post where the ex-Newcastle defender struck a forceful left-footed shot right into the top of the goal.

Facinet Conte missed an amazing opportunity to score and give Guinea the lead when he couldn't kick the ball properly after being given a good pass. Just one minute after that, DR Congo got a penalty because Jeanvier recklessly stopped Silas from running forward.

During his approach, Wissa experienced a slight speech impediment. However, he managed to shoot the ball into the lower left corner of the net. Guinea, who had not made it to the quarter-finals since 2015, had difficulty finding a counterattack even after substituting in Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy.

Masuaku secured the victory with only eight minutes left in the game. His shot had an unpredictable movement on the ball due to his left foot, which made it difficult for Kone to save. Even though Kone hoped to prevent the goal, he was unable to keep the ball out of the net.

In the final moments of the game, Guirassy attempted a header that was deflected away, possibly due to his injury. In addition, Silas had an opportunity to score a fourth goal but missed his shot from close range.

The game is over and the final score is Congo DR 3, Guinea 1.

The second part of the game is over and the score is Congo DR 3, Guinea 1.

Aguibou Camara from Guinea has earned a free kick in the defensive part of the field.

Samuel Moutoussamy (from Congo DR) committed a bad play.

Silas Katompa Mvumpa from Congo DR failed to score as his right-footed shot from the center of the box went too high. He was assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.

Antoine Conté (from Guinea) committed a foul.

Joris Kayembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo earns a free kick in the area of their own team's defense.

Incomplete move. Julian Jeanvier of Guinea tried to score with a header from the center of the penalty area, but his attempt was blocked by a defender. The cross provided by Aguibou Camara did not lead to a goal.

Guinea has given up a corner due to Henock Inonga's mistake.

The try was unsuccessful. Serhou Guirassy from Guinea tried to head the ball in from the middle of the box, but it was stopped. Aguibou Camara helped by crossing the ball.

Guinea's corner kick was caused by Aaron Tshibola giving away the ball.

Blocked attempt! Julian Jeanvier, from Guinea, took a shot with his right foot from the center of the box but was unsuccessful due to a block. He was assisted by Serhou Guirassy.

François Kamano (from Guinea) has earned a free kick on the side of the field that is located on the left.

Samuel Moutoussamy (from the Democratic Republic of Congo) committed a foul.

Changing players, Guinea. François Kamano enters the pitch in place of Mohamed Bayo.

Swap, Guinea. Antoine Conté comes in for Ibrahim Diakité.

Ibrahim Diakité from Guinea has been awarded a free kick in the back half of the field.

Silas Katompa Mvumpa from the Democratic Republic of Congo committed a foul.

Mohamed Bayo (Guinea) committed a foul.

Chancel Mbemba, hailing from Congo DR, has succeeded in earning a free kick located in the defensive part of the field.