Upset, heartbreak, triumph.

It was potentially the most heart-wrenching game of the tournament, Zambia v.s. Ghana: minnows against 4-time African Cup winners. But there is a reason why we watch football! Asamoah Gyan almost gave Ghana the lead in the 1st half from the penalty spot after a bit of foolishness from the Zambian defense. However, the pressure got to the talented Gyan and he was unable to convert. Ghana actually lost one of their own players though, Derek Boateng, as he was sent-off late in the game. Prince Tagoe had a wonderful opportunity at goal deflected away as a 1st half performance made the Black Stars of Ghana seemingly the team to beat. But beaten they were. Notably, Zambia's Chris Katongo had a fantastic opportunity blocked while the Zambian's goalie Kennedy Mweene saved Gyan's penalty effort. Nathan Sinkala had a chance to really try Ghana's Adam Kwarasey but to no avail. Despite all this though, Zambia's substitute Emmanuel Mayuka was the man of the day as he came on and proceeded to score a beauty of a goal in the 78th minute of the match. Isaac Chansa gave Mayuka a perfectly placed ball which required him to only hold-off one Ghanaian defender before turning just enough to slot home into the bottom corner off the post. Kwarasey could never have gotten to it and essentially Ghana were left to rue their fate as their search for trophies continues after yet another heartbreaking knock-out. Prince Tagoe did have a chance for the 10-man side, but after his miss it was certainly all over. Look out for the Mali v.s. Ivory Coast match!