Jean-Claude Marobe, Sarivahy Vombola, Lantoniaina Andriamanalina, Tantely Randrianiana, Martin Rakotoharimalala.
Botswana XI: Modiri Morumo, Obonye Moswate, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thabiso Mabhachi, Katlego Koobake, Mogogi Gabonamong, Ofentse Nato, Lemponyane Tshireletso, Mpho Kgaswane, Omaatla Kebatho, Lopang Mosige.
Referee: Wisdom Chewe (Zambia); 1st Asst: Arsenio Marengula (Mozambique); 2nd Asst: Isaskar Boois (Namibia); 4th Official: Simanga Nhleko (Swaziland)
1′ – Away we go in the Third Place play-off at Moruleng Stadium!
2′ – Botswana make the first attack from the left flank where Thabiso Mabhachi’s cursling cross is dealt with before reaching the goalkeeper.
4′ – The Zebras of Botswana enjoying better possession although much of the play is concentrated in the middle.
5′ – Madagascar come charging for the first time but Sarivahy Vombola is caught offside.
7′ – Another promising Madagascar attack ends with Rakothototharimalala delaying his shot.
9′ – Madagascar get a corner quickly taken by Simouri Olivier but Botswana clear their lines well.
12′ – The first real chance of the match fall to Botswana’s Omatla Kebatho, who bursts through between two markers but drags his left-footed shot just wide.
14′ – A long ball from the back from Botwanda, intended for Kebatho, yields a throw-in just by the corner flag.
16′ – GOAL! Madagascar have the lead as Vombola is brilliantly set-up and fires passed Morumo! 1-0 Madagascar!
18′ – GOAL! Another one for Vombola, two goals in as many minutes! This was a clinical finish from the left-hand side! 2-0 Madagascar.
20′ – Lanto Rabehasinimbola is brought down by Mogogi Gabonamong on the centre line, nothing comes from the free-kick.
21′ – Thabiso Mabhachi heads wide for Botswana from the right flank.
22′ – Botswana’s Gabonamong tries a snap-shot that flies over the bar.
24′ – Kebatho makes a lovely turn inside the box but blazes over the bar with the keeper at his mercy.
25′ – Mpho Kgaswane shoots just wide as Botswana seek to come back into the game.
26′ – Yellow card after Ofentse Nato is booked for rough play on Michael Rabeson.
28′ – Kebatho is denied by the Madagascar keeper who tips the ball out for Botswana’s first corner. It comes to nothing.
30′ – Simouri Olivier takes a crack at goal from 20 metres out which is dealt with by keeper Kabelo Dambe.
33′ – Botswana are forcing Madagascar to rely on the counter raids now.
35′ – Botswana’s Tshireletso is brought down from 30 metres out and the resultant free-kick yields a corner. It comes to nothing.
39′ – Katlego Koobake sends a looping cross which Nato heads over for Botswana.
40′ – Madagascar immediately break away with Lanto but he shoots over.
42′ – Koobake tries to work his way down the left but loses his balance before executing his effort.
43′ – Madagascar attack from the middle with captain Michael Rabeson‘s shot blocked off a cheeky back heel in the box by Olivier.
HALFTIME: Madagascar in complete control as they lead Botswana 2-0 thanks to two Vombola goals. Botswana have had chances though.
46′ – We are under way in the second half!
46′ – Botswana subs: The Zebras make a double change bringing on Joel Mogorosi and Hendrick Moyo for Thabiso Mabhachi and Lemphonye Tshireletso.
48′ – Moyo releases a rising shot from the right which goes wide.
53′ – Madagascar win a free kick from 30 metres out. Taken by Lanto and which goes over.
56′ – Botswana a get a good chance to pull one back but Kgaswane shoots just wide.
57′ – Botswana sub: Segolame Boy comes on for Gabonamong.
58′ – Madagascar sub: Out comes Rakotoharimalala and on comes Ardino Raveloarisona.
60′ – Botswana attack from the middle but Joel Mugorosi’s shot is too tame to cause trouble to the keeper.
65′ – Corner for Botswana is held by the goalkeeper.
66′ – Kebatho drives his shot wide on the left.
69′ – Yellow card for Olivier for foul play.
71′ – Botswana win a free-kick on the edge of the box for a foul on Kgaswane. It is blasted over.
73′ – Corner for Botswana taken by Kgaswane is headed out of danger.
75′ – Botswana win another corner on the left which Segolame Boy fails to do justice to.
79′ – Botswana force yet another corner on the left but as has been the case all afternoon, they can’t make full use of the set piece.
80′ – Madagascar break away with Olivier, whose speculative shot is well read by Dambe.
84′ – GOAL! Botswana are back in it! Segolame Boy scores to make it 2-1 going into the closing stages!
87′ – Botswana break away with Boy releasing a shot on the run which the goalkeeper tips out for a corner. The corner comes to nothing.
89′ – Madagascar sub: Olivier is booked for time wasting as he slowly makes way for Florent Rajaosany.
90+2′ – Keeper Dieudonne goes down injured, probably to buy some time for Madagascar.
90+4 – Madagascar sub: Tojo Claudel comes on for Lanto.
FULLTIME: Madagascar hold on to win 2-1 and take the bronze medal! Botswana had their chances, but Vombola’s brace wins it.
