There were conflicting feelings going through the mind of Burkina Faso coach Paul Put after his team advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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The Stallions triumphed in a drama-filled west African clash against Ghana at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday night, winning the penalty shoot-out 3-2. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
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After the underdogs made it out of a tough Group C, Put and his men had good reason to celebrate.
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'' In the beginning we should not have qualified, but now we are in the final. I'm very happy with this victory and very happy that we made it to the final '', Put said on Wednesday.
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But there was a damper on the historic occassion, as the tournament came to an end for the Stallions' star player, Jonathan Pitroipa.