Tunisia rode their luck to take a point from their first game of this years African Nations Cup.The Carthage Eagles fought back from
Charles Barkley Jersey a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw although they had to withstand some serious Zambia pre sure in the second half.Zambia began the game the livelier and tested Aymen Mathlouthi with an effort from Rainford Kalaba which hit the side netting.In the 19th minute the Zambians took the lead through a Jacob Mulenga strike from 12 yards. Mathlouthi will have been disappointed with the goal as he let the ball slip underneath his body when it seemed easier to save the ball.Tunisia were struggling to find their rhythm but worked hard to get themselves back into the match. They were rewarded in the 40th minute when they
Kenyon Martin Jr. Jersey equalised through Zouheir Dhaoudi. Midfielder You sef Msakni broke down the left wing, as he ran into the penalty area he drew goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene out of his net before side footing the ball acro s
Calvin Murphy Jersey the goal for Dhaoudi to fire home from 8 yards.Tunisia's players celebrate their equaliserThe goal gave Tunisia fresh impetous and they started the second half much better than the first. Left back Ya sin Mikari had an early chance to give them the lead but his long range strike crashed against the post.Mikari was again involved as Tunisia began to dominate, the full back picked out Ou sama Darragi who forced a near-post save from Mweene.With Tunisia unable to find the breakthrough it gave the Zambians hope and they clawed their way back into the match and had three good chances to win this match.The best chance
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Chris Paul Jersey the back of the Tunisians net on 84 minutes but Emmanuel Mayukas effort was rightly disallowed for offside.Both sides will be pleased not to lose their first game but given Cameroons defeat to Gabon they will be disappointed not to take all three points and give them an early advantage over the tournament favourites.Tunisias next match is against group leaders Gabon on Sunday.
