Egypt sack Aguirre after Afcon defeat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn contrast, DR Congo missed two, with Everton winger Yannick Bolasie’s attempt going over the bar to confirm Madagascar a quarter-final against Ghana or Tunisia in Cairo on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Having beaten three-time winners Nigeria in the group stage as well as Burundi, Madagascar’s fairytale run continues after another impressive performance in Alexandria, Egypt.<\/p>\n
They were 190th in Fifa’s rankings five years ago but have now advanced further in this tournament than hosts Egypt and holders Cameroon, both of whom went out on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Before their 90th-minute equaliser, DR Congo were denied a penalty in controversial circumstances when Britt Assombalonga appeared to be fouled by Thomas Fontaine.<\/p>\n
However, with the video assistant referee system not being used until the quarter-finals, their appeals were ignored.<\/p>\n
Analysis<\/h3>\n
BBC Sport’s Piers Edwards in Alexandria<\/i><\/p>\n
This is one of the all-time fairytale stories in Africa Cup of Nations history because Madasgacar’s run needs real perspective.<\/p>\n
Because they were ranked among the six worst teams on the continent, they took part in the very first match of this 2019 Nations Cup campaign – in the preliminary round of qualifying, against Sao Tome e Principe in early 2017.<\/p>\n
Three players who started that game played in this one, a match which makes them among the best eight sides in Africa – an unbelievable dream.<\/p>\n
The “Barea” played well, with real heart and passion, during 90 minutes but tired considerably in extra time when they were lucky to hold on.<\/p>\n
But they have squeezed through – and given the Cup of Nations expansion from 16 to 24 teams every justification, in the face of criticism from some.<\/p>\n
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