Mali produced one of the most dramatic moments of the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, edging Tunisia on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw that stretched into extra time.
Reduced to ten men early in the first half, the Eagles showed immense resilience as Tunisia pushed with a numerical advantage for most of the contest.
The North Africans thought they had sealed it late on when they struck in the closing minutes of normal time. But deep into stoppage time, Mali were handed a lifeline from the penalty spot, forcing the game into extra time and eventually penalties.
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra emerged as the hero in the shootout, making crucial saves to send Mali into the quarterfinals.
It was a night of raw emotion, defiance and belief — moments that defined an unforgettable AFCON clash, captured in this pictorial.
