MARRAKESH, Morocco (Interstat) — Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire played to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage opener Sunday at Grand Stade de Marrakech.

In a match that defied a high-scoring pregame projection, the teams exchanged goals five minutes apart in the second half. Cote d’Ivoire forward Amad Diallo opened the scoring in the 51st minute, assisted by substitute Carlos Baleba. Cameroon defender Junior Tchamadeu equalized in the 56th minute, also set up by Baleba after his introduction.

The physical contest featured four yellow cards. Both teams remain unbeaten in the tournament with identical records after the draw.