WATCH: AFCON 2019: Mali thrash debutants Mauritania
Newcomers Mauritania were outclassed by Mali in their first ever Africa Cup of Nations appearance. Mali registered a commanding 4-1 victory.
Abdoulay Diaby opened the scoring in the 38 minutes of the game to put his side in front, Marega added the second from the penalty spot just seconds before half time.
Noss scored Mali’s third goal in the 55th minute with a great finish.
Mauritania grabbed one back from the spot as they ignite dreams of a comeback, but the dreams were shattered when Traore scored Mali’s fourth goal of the game to seal the win.
