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A Crucial International Soccer Match Sparked A Massive Riot In Africa

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Players dodged projectiles and hid under riot shields.

In the second leg of a qualifying match for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations -- the most important soccer tournament in Africa -- the Ivory Coast played Senegal in Dakar. The Ivory Coast was ahead 4-2 on aggregate after a first-leg victory, meaning Senegal needed a lopsided victory to qualify.

Didier Drogba put the Ivory Coast up 1-0 with a spectacular free kick, all but sealing Senegal's exit from the tournament.

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Drogba later added a second goal from the penalty spot, and down 2-0, and the scene in Senegal turned ugly. Home fans started small fires around the stadium.

Drogba later added a second goal from the penalty spot, and down 2-0, and the scene in Senegal turned ugly. Home fans started small fires around the stadium.

Image by Stringer / Reuters

Police forces fired tear gas into the crowd, but it did little to deter rioters.

Police forces fired tear gas into the crowd, but it did little to deter rioters.

Image by Stringer / Reuters


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