Mali through to quarterfinals, Congo out

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) -Mali set up an African Cup of Nations quarterfinal against host South Africa by holding Congo to a 1-1 draw Monday in their last group match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

With Ghana winning its game against Niger in Port Elizabeth 3-0, a draw was all Mali needed to advance at Congo's expense.

After a furious start to the match that saw both sides score in the opening 14 minutes, the Eagles were able to stifle their opponents to a sufficient extent in a foul-ridden game.

Congo striker Dieumerci Mbokani opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the opening minutes, only for Mahamadou Samassa to cancel the goal out in the 14th.