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Mali reach Nations Cup semi-finals

By AFP
Cup of Nations Mali's midfielder Seydou Keita R celebrates after scoring a goal against South Africa on February 2, 2013 in Durban.  By Ben Stansall AFP
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Mali's midfielder Seydou Keita (R) celebrates after scoring a goal against South Africa on February 2, 2013 in Durban. By Ben Stansall (AFP)

DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) - Mali beat South Africa 3-1 on penalties Saturday after an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final finished 1-1 following extra time.

Tokelo Rantie put the host country ahead on 31 minutes with a tap-in and veteran Mali captain Seydou Keita equalised after 58 minutes via a close-range header.

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