Ethiopia, fresh off a shock draw in South Africa, came home to an absolutely packed Addis Ababa stadium to face Group A leaders Central African Republic. After a slow start to the match, Ethiopia poached a goal with seven minutes left before the whistle. Said Saladin (pictured, #7) finished with his head off a Minyahile Tesmone cross. Ethiopia led 1-0 at the break.The second half again featured nearly equal amounts of possession. It took until the final three minutes for the match to be sealed. Saladin latched onto a lofted ball forward that passed the only defender back for the visitors, who were pressing for the equalizer. Saladin finished for 2-0, but he came up with a hamstring injury during his celebratory run. Ethiopia were out of substitutes, but the injury was of little consequence for Ethiopia held on for the 2-0 win and the surprise lead in Group A.
Ethiopia 4 pts +2
Central Af. Rep. 3 pts 0
South Africa 2 pts 0
Botswana 1 pts -2
Goals
Ethiopia
Said Saladin 38, 88
Match Reports:
http://nazret.com/blog/index.php/2012/06/10/saladin-said-delivers-for-ethiopia-again-beating-car-2-0-at-home
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206110061.html
Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbq4bk_EVWo
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