Madagascar coach Romuald Rakotondrabe hailed the character of his players after they dug deep to beat Sudan 1-0 on Tuesday to reach the 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN final.
The Barea forced extra time at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium despite playing the final 11 minutes of regulation time with just 10 men following the dismissal of Fenohasina Razafimaro for second yellow card on 79 minutes.
However, Rakotondrabes side produced a tactical masterclass to keep the Falcons of Jediane at bay and went on to win their semi-final tie courtesy of Toky Rakotondraibes 116th minute goal.