2012 Nations Cup: Gabon 5, Mali 6

Mali's Cheick Diabate (L) is tackled by Gabon's Charly Moussono during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's captain Daniel Cousin (L) jumps for the ball with Mali's Drissa Diakite during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville February 5, 2012.

Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang takes his penalty-kick in the penalty shootout during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's Charly Moussono challenges Mali's Modibo Maiga (L) during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Mali's Cheick Tidiane Diabate celebrates his goal against Gabon during their quarter-final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations football tournament at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville February 5, 2012.

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (9) attempts to score during their quarter-final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations football tournament against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville February 5, 2012.

Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (L) runs with the ball during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Mali's Bakaye Traore (L) fights for the ball with Gabon's Cedric Moubamba during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang reacts after missing his kick in the penalty shootout during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (9) is consoled by teammates after missing his kick in the penalty shootout during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2

Mali's Seydou Keita prepares to take his kick in the penalty shootout during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Gabon at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's players stand together during the penalty shootout in their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Mali's players stand together during the penalty shootout in their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Gabon at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Mali's Seydou Keita takes his kick in the penalty shootout during their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Gabon at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.

Gabon's players acknowledge their supporters after losing in the penalty shootout of their African Cup of Nations quarter-final soccer match against Mali at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 5, 2012.