Burkina Faso finally found a way to beat Essam El Hadary, but the Egyptian goalkeeper got the last laugh.
The 44-year-old Egypt goalkeeper with 152 caps had not allowed a goal in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations before conceding in regulation of the 1-1 semifinal on Wednesday in Gabon.
But El Hadary snared Burkina Faso’s final penalty to give Egypt a 4-3 edge in penalty kicks.
Aristide Bance’s finish of a wonderful 73rd minute team goal for Burkina Faso sent the game to extra time after Mohamed Salah scored a gorgeous opener for Egypt in the 66th.
Here are both:
GOAAAAAL!!!! WHAT A CRACKER!! @22mosalah gives Egypt the lead! 0-1 Watch LIVE via PPV: https://t.co/hX2FoduOuC https://t.co/cqxQzi8j70
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 1, 2017
GOAL!!! Amazing collective effort from Burkina Faso!! El Hadry finally beaten! Watch LIVE: https://t.co/hX2FoduOuC https://t.co/qwLfogYoRl
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 1, 2017
El Hadary has been on four AFCON winners for Egypt (1998, 2006, 2008, 2010) and could make it five if Egypt can win the final. The Pharoahs face the winner of Thursday’s semifinal between Ghana and Cameroon on Sunday in Libreville.
El Hadary!! Egypt are in the final!! @ElHadary at 44, still writing headlines!! Watch LIVE: https://t.co/hX2FoduOuC https://t.co/UpMxnJCPCq
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 1, 2017