Ethiopia booked their spot in the 2014 World Cup qualifying play-offs, breaking South African hearts in the process with a 2-1 come from behind victory over the Central African Republic at the Stade Alphonse Massamba Debat in Brazzaville on Saturday afternoon.
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Salahdin Ahmed and Menyahel Teshome scored for the Walia Antelopes as they stay on course to book place in their first ever World Cup finals. Salif Keita found the back of the net for CAR.
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Keita deservedly opened the scoring for CAR in the 23rd minute of the encounter.
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The defender tapped in from close range following a goal mouth scramble in the box.
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CAR had the lion's share of chances in the first 45 and deservedly went into the break a goal up.
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The 'hosts' were much more subdued after the break and barely threatened as they allowed Ethiopia to attack them at will.
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And there would be some irony to their second goal as Minyahil Teshome scored what would ultimately prove to be the winner.
I must really kudos Ethiopia for this massive achievement. They did great for themeselves and their country in general. Nice one!
Nowadays, there are barely no underdogs in football. Football is full of surprises. Let's see who Ethiopia would face in the next qualifying rounds.