Chad had hopes of securing a good result in N'Djamena in their first leg encounter with Tanzania (pictured). 10,000 in the stands had the same hope, but it was Tanzania that opened the scoring just over ten minutes into the match. However, Chad showed up with an immediate equalizer to even the score one minute later. The match went into the next period knotted at one goal apiece.
The end of days occurred for Chad ten minutes from time when Tanzania blasted their net a second time. Tanzania saw the 2-1 lead through to the finish, so they head into their home leg extremely confident of securing advancing with two road goals in their back pocket.
2012 African Cup of Nations co-host Equatorial Guinea, fresh off a tie with Cameroon in a friendly, welcomed Madagascar to the facility in Malabo that will be hosting Africa's continental showpiece next year. A first half penalty kick conversion gave the hosts a 1-0 lead at the half. Madagascar dominated possession and the run of play before conceding the penalty.
The two teams continued to search for more goals. A dozen minutes from time, Equatorial Guinea added their second, which was scored after a penalty was awarded. When the dust settled, Madagascar found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline as they head home for the second leg in four days needing an equally impressive victory to overcome the deficit.
Congo went to Sao Tome to face Sao Tome and Principe in Sao Tome's first FIFA World Cup match since 2006 qualifying. Congo quickly made themselves at home with two goals in the opening eight minutes. Just past the half hour mark, Congo added their third, and the halftime scoreboard read 3-0.
Congo showed no mercy as they added another pair of goals in the second forty-five. They clearly are going to be the team that advances to the CAF Second Round after the second leg on Tuesday. Towards the end of the match, Kilson Ceita was sent off for Sao Tome and Francis Malonga was sent off for Congo, so both players will miss the return match on Tuesday. Congo won the day 5-0.
Tanzania
Mrisho Ngasa 11
Bakari Hamadi 80
Chad
Mahamat Ahmat Labo 12
Equatorial Guinea
Juvenal 23 PK
Randy 79
Congo
Christopher Missilou 3
Ladislas Douniama 8
Francis Malonga 32
Prince Oniangue 55
Harris Tchilimbou 70
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