In the Africa Cup of Nations match dated 03 February 2024, between home team Mali and the away team Cote d'Ivoire, it was a rollercoaster game with a total of three goals scored. Cote d’Ivoire emerged as the winners with a final score of 2-1.

Mali took the lead in the second half at 01:10:56, but Cote d’Ivoire fought back by leveling the score at 01:29:23 in the second half and eventually clinching the victory with a late goal in the second half of overtime at 02:00:58.

Despite Mali's early lead, the team was outscored in the long run. The increased pressure applied by Cote d’Ivoire from the onset of the second half had clearly fructified in their favor. They held the psychological edge after overcoming Mali's advantage and finishing strong even during overtime.

Mali dictated certain elements of the game as seen from the ten corner kicks they earned. This was significantly higher than the mere two corners that Cote d’Ivoire managed throughout the match. However, the mere number of set pieces did not translate into goals for Mali, pointing to the superior defensive resilience of Cote d’Ivoire.

Notably, the game was marred by several disciplinary issues as both teams accumulated eight yellow cards overall, with Cote d’Ivoire picking up five of those. Cote d’Ivoire unfortunately ended the match with two players sent off with red cards, making their win an even more commendable effort considering they were down by two players.

In judgement of fouls, Mali was more reckless in their play. A total of 23 fouls compared to Cote d'Ivoire's 13 highlights their discrepancy and less controlled approach to the game. Both the teams were equally tricked into being caught offside twice showing equal adeptness of the defensive lines.

In conclusion, Cote d’Ivoire's impressive comeback win came despite their numerical disadvantage and a less dominating corner kick count. Their performance demonstrates a significant level of ability to turn the tide under pressure and not get disheartened after conceding an early goal. Meanwhile, Mali's high foul count, poor conversion rate from their high number of corner kicks suggest areas they will want to work on. Despite their ball possession and first goal, they could not cement their lead, indicating an issue with maintaining a consistent performance throughout the match duration. Both teams would be well served examining this game as it provides pointed examples of what to work on for future competitions.

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