Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations | Group Stage

Jan 18, 2015 at 7pm UK

Tunisia
1-1
Cape Verde

Ali Mancer (70')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Heldon (78' pen.)

Half-Time Report: Tunisia, Cape Verde goalless at the break in the Africa Cup of Nations

By Christopher Dodd, Reporter

Published: January 18 2015 | 19:49

Last updated: January 18 2015 | 22:54

Cape Verde and Tunisia play out a goalless first half in their African Cup of Nations Group B clash, despite shouts for a penalty for Rui Aguas and his men.

Tunisia and Cape Verde are currently locked at 0-0 in the African Cup of Nations, as both sides proved to be profligate with their chances at the Nuevo Estadio de Ebebiyin in Group B.

Cape Verde got the game off to a flyer as they hit the post within three minutes, as a mix-up in the box saw the ball fly out of Tunisia goalkeeper Emel Mathlouthi's reach before crashing against the woodwork.

Back came Tunisia, though, and they almost found the lead when Ahmed Akaichi was picked out inside the box, only for Vozinha to get down low and keep the ball out at the bottom corner.

Verde were the next to be wasteful when Djanini was found in the box with time and space, although the best that he could muster was a tame effort that was easily gathered by Mathlouthi.

Cape boss Rui Aguas was furious with the referee just before the break when Heldon was fouled in a dangerous position, but replays showed that the official made the correct call only to award a free kick.