2015 AFRICA CUP - GROUP D - DAY 08 - Mali vs Ivory Coast 1:1

Africa Cup 2015 GROUP D

Mali vs Ivory Coast 1:1

Mali had looked to be heading for victory, thanks to a superb half-volley from Bakary Sako after seven minutes.

But the equaliser came on 86 minutes when Gradel slotted in from 12 yards.

Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure's comment:

"It's a very good point. I think with quite so many chances, we should have scored more than one goal, because we were the better side in the game.

"For us it's very important that we give everything and we will fight for it. There are young players, for them it's difficult - but as a team I think we are strong and I believe that we can beat Cameroon on Wednesday."

Mali forward Bakary Sako's comment:

"We are very frustrated, because we could win today.

It's the second time that we've conceded a goal at the end of the game.

But it is not finished, so we're going to try to win the last game.

"We are not favourites, but we drew against Cameroon and against Ivory Coast, so that shows people how good we can be."