The first half of the game was characterized by chances for both teams to take the lead. Aboubakary Koïta (Mauritania) took a long shot that narrowly missed the opposing goal at 7'. Later, Burkina Faso had opportunities with constant shots from Adama Guira at 20’ and Aziz Ki at 42’. However, the most impactful moment of the first half came with a free-kick from Koïta (Mauritania) that Burkina Faso's Hervé Koffi saved in an incredible manner.

The second half followed the same dynamic as its predecessor with constant attacks and high emotions, as both teams wanted to secure the top spot in Group D. Attempts to score were persistent, with Aziz Ki (Burkina Faso) taking a long shot that went wide at 49’. This dynamic set the tone for much of the early part of the second half.

Meanwhile, Mauritania tried to withstand Burkina Faso's attacks, and despite the monumental efforts of their goalkeeper, Babacar Niasse, it wasn't enough. In the 92nd minute, they conceded a penalty that Bertrand Traoré
capitalized on to seal a 1-0 victory for Burkina Faso with a left-footed shot tucked into the left post of Niasse.

With this result, Burkina Faso secures the top spot in Group D with 3 points, while Mauritania finds themselves at the bottom, facing a very challenging situation for qualification.