In a pulsating 10-minute spell after the break, Egypt had the opportunity to take the lead but both Mohamed Aboutrika and Emad Moteab missed with free headers.

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The five time World champions struggled to continue their dominance in the second half, with Egypt captain Mohamed Aboutrika pulling a goal back in the 52nd minute.

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Egypt coach Hassan Shehata brought on BBC African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Aboutrika and striker Mido to try and secure a winner but the game ended one-apiece.

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Mohammed Aboutrika scored the winning penalty for the North Africans.

BBC: Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast (AET)

Just after the half-hour, Mohamed Aboutrika fired a volley wide from the edge of the area before Chaouchi dived low to his right to superbly deny Ahmed El Muhammadi.

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Players like Essam Al Hadari, Barakat, Gomaa, Emad Moteab and Mohamed Aboutrika all played major roles in Egypt's success and now have a chance for a third continental title inside four months.

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Rafael, Leandro Damiao and Neymar each scored in a blistering opening to the match, but second-half goals from Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Salah meant yet another medal contender had to endure an anxious finale.

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The euphoric scenes that were played out by the hosts after the winning penalty by Aboutrika were in stark contrast to the shattered Ivory Coast players and their 200 fans who trudged off the pitch in disbelief.

BBC: Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast (AET)

Missing players of the quality of Mohamed Aboutrika, Mohamed Barakat and Amr Zaki, Hassan Shehata's side racked up the goals and the wins, and maintained their remarkable unbeaten run - which stretches all the way back to Tunisia in 2004.

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