Sudan 1 - Zambia 1

Zambia had a massive opportunity to stretch their lead over Ghana in the group with a home match today in Ndola against Sudan.  Sudan did win the first meeting in Group D between the sides 2-0, but that result was wiped off the books and awarded as a Zambia victory.  Sudan put in tons of effort defensively to keep the Chipolopolo at bay in the opening half.  0-0 was the score at intermission.

With twenty minutes to go, Zambia took their chance off a set piece.  Christopher Katongo's shot on goal was miraculously pushed aside by Sudan goalkeeper Ehab Mohammed.  Kondwani Mtonga picked up the rebound, faked a pass, dribbled to the side of Mohammed, and chipped a cross across the face of goal.  Jacob Mulenga (pictured, orange, heading ball) headed in to give Zambia the lead.  Sudan won a corner immediately off the kickoff, and then they scored.  Mudathir El Tahir's cross was headed in by Salah Ibrahim to the far post.  Just as quickly as they had taken the lead, Zambia had lost it.  No more goals were to be scored in this match, and it ends 1-1.  In all likelihood, Zambia will now have to win in Ghana in September in order to advance to the third round of African qualifying.  Due to the luck they received to start the group, it seems only fair that they now have to pull off the ultimate trick against their toughest group rivals.

Zambia 11 pts +8
Ghana 9 pts +12
Sudan OUT
Lesotho OUT

Goals
Zambia
Jacob Mulenga 69

Sudan
Salah Ibrahim 70

Match Reports:
http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/sudan-exact-revenge-by-holding-zambia-to-a-1-1-draw-giving-ghana-the-advantage/

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMIjHwbD2PE