AFCON quarter-final live updates: Senegal vs Equatorial Guinea

Senegal will meet Burkina Faso in Wednesday's semi-final thanks to this 3-1 victory over a brave Equatorial Guinea, whose brave journey comes to an end.

Aliou Cisse's side were always strong favourites to progress but needed to dig deep and required goals from half-time substitutes Cheikhou Kouyate of Crystal Palace and Watford's Ismaila Sarr to see off their unfancied opponents.

Just three minutes will be added on.

Into the final five minutes and Senegal are in complete control.

A much-improved showing from the Lions of Teranga today. It bodes well for their chances of going all the way.

Pedro Oba Asu, Ruben Belima and Santiago Eneme are on for Equatorial Guinea, who have less than 10 minutes to find two goals.

Much, much better from Senegal tonight. They have passed the ball well and with intent, something we haven't seen too much from Cisse's side in this competition.

That will do it!

Ciss brings the ball down, races into the box and pulls it back for Sarr who slots it into the near post.

Senegal are almost there.

Senegal are desperate to finish Equatorial Guinea off now as Dieng controls in the box, turns quickly but sees his shot blocked.

A lapse of concentration looks like costing Equatorial Guinea dear. Nsue had two opportunities to clear but failed to do so.

They'll have to dig really deep if they're to find a second goal.

What an impact from the Crystal Palace midfielder!

Equatorial Guinea make a complete mess of clearing a corner delivery, with two defenders attempting to head the same ball. It falls to Kouyate who anticipated the mistake and he lifts it over the onrushing Owono.

Bamba Dieg comes on for scorer of the opening goal, Diedhou.

Cheikhou Kouyate also replaces Gueye in midfield.

Here's the moment that will live long in the memory for Equatorial Guinea!

Not content with the current scoreline, Equatorial Guinea are searching for a second! And they go close... a devilish cross is delivered to the back post but Nsue can't quite stretch far enough to tap it home!

Ismaila Sarr is on for Dia as Cisse looks for a response from his side.

They're level! Equatorial Guinea's bravery is rewarded with the equaliser!

Senegal concede for the first time in the tournament! They're caught sleeping as a quick free-kick is taken, Ganet plays a lovely reverse pass into the feet of Buyla who takes a touch before poking it past Mendy!

The two captains are brought over by the referee who urges them to calm their team mates down.

It's all getting quite tense!

The decision is overturned by VAR much to the relief of Koulibaly and Senegal.

That is a warning from Equatorial Guinea, a reminder Senegal need a second goal to be safe.

The first time they conjure up a meaningful attack, Equatorial Guinea are awarded a spot-kick!

Salvador's pass hits the hand of Koulibaly and the referee points to the spot!

But wait, VAR is taking a look...

Mane is clattered by a defender who plays for Las Palmas reserves!

The less said about Gueye's effort from the resulting free-kick the better - it's miles over the bar.

Equatorial Guinea get the ball moving in the second half.

Senegal have 45 minutes to hold on for a semi-final clash with Burkina Faso.

Senegal are in control of this quarter-final tie with Equatorial Guinea at the interval.

Sadio Mane set up Famara Diedhiou for an 18th-minute opener and Aliou Cisse's side have only grown in confidence since.