Late strike rescues Ivory Coast against Mali
Max Gradel struck in the 87th minute to help his side snatch a draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D match.
Max Gradel struck with three minutes left as Ivory Coast snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against neighbours Mali who led for 80 minutes in a bad-tempered African Nations Cup match.
Gradel slotted home from 12 metres after Serge Aurier’s pass was deflected into his path by a defender as the Elephants finally broke Mali’s stubborn resistance after dominating the game.
Bakary Sako scored with a brilliant volley after seven minutes for Mali to leave the Ivorians chasing the game.
It was the second straight 1-1 draw for both sides in Group D, leaving them with two points apiece.
Cameroon and Guinea, with one point each, were meeting later on Saturday.