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DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties in Cup of Nations last-16

DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties in Cup of Nations last-16

EGYPT goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his penalty in the shootout as the Democratic Republic of Congo claimed an epic 8-7 victory following a tense 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in San Pedro. Abou Gabal clipped the crossbar with his effort and then opposite number Lionel Mpasi scored against him as record seven-times winners Egypt bowed out at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, sparking jubilant scenes for the Congolese, who now play Guinea in the quarter-finals in Abidjan on Friday. Meschack Elia gave DR Congo the lead in the game when he headed in virtually on…
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