At 23:00 Beijing time on December 15, the first semi-final of the 2021 Arab Cup began, with Tunisia against Egypt. In the 94th minute, Egyptian midfielder Suraya swung himself to send Tunisia to the final.
According to the latest edition of the World Rankings, Tunisia ranks 29th and Africa 4th. In this Arab Cup, Tunisia stumbled in the group stage, winning 2 and losing 1 to advance to the quarterfinals. The quarter-finals were also narrowly won only 2-1, with the semi-finals against seven-time African Cup of Nations winner Egypt.
In the 94th minute, Tunisia's free-kick from the front was sent into the box, and Egyptian defender Suraya actually swung himself into the box and headed the ball into his own goal, 1-0!
Tunisia staged a second-reading shootout, the fans in the stands instantly turned over, and coach Kebayr was pulled by his assistant, and the two embraced passionately. Inside the stadium, Tunisian players ran wildly with open arms, and before the referee could blow the whistle, they stacked rohans on the turf to celebrate, and the whole team fell into a state of revelry.
Why are Tunisian players so excited? Because they avenged the defeat of 2-3 years ago. Moreover, Tunisia successfully reached the final and is expected to win the first Arab Cup title in the history of the team.
After the match, the Tunisian players were still immersed in joy, some wearing national flags for a week, some greeting each other with the manager.
Of course, the happiest are the Tunisian fans, who sing and dance in the stands and do not want to disperse, and this victory has given them great joy.
It is worth mentioning that Mebri, who plays for Manchester United, is on fire again. The 18-year-old has been draped in the national team's No. 10 shirt and is getting better and better, and has been named the best player in two consecutive games.
After the game, the Tunisian Football Association also posted a photo of Mebri receiving the MVP trophy and triumphantly tweeted manchester United.
With Tunisia's victory over Egypt, the first final team of this Year's Arab Cup was born, and the remaining place will be created between Qatar and Algeria.
Despite the lack of superstars such as Mahrez, Benrahma and Slimani, Algeria is still full of firepower, unbeaten in 36 consecutive matches in all competitions, and if it can beat Qatar, it will equal Italy's 37 consecutive unbeaten world record.
The last time Algeria lost was 3 years ago.