Stephen Keshi, coach of Mali, said he did not believe in his team comeback after having suffered a fourth goal. What he also did not know is the match only ends when the referee whistles for the last time.
Keshi congratulated his team and said he was happy with the result. However, he also criticized the apathy shown throughout the match. On his side, the captain of the team, Mahamadou Diarra, said that the first goal galvanized the whole team, which committed very hard until managing to draw.