It was a tough afternoon for the defending champions, who were undone by a blistering first-half display from the Young Stallions and could not recover despite a spirited second-half push. Burkina Faso came out with clear intent and took full control inside the first 45 minutes. The early pressure from Burkina Faso set the tone, and the Flying Eagles were left chasing the game before the teams went in for half-time. Burkina Faso sealed the win late on with a fourth goal, putting the result beyond doubt at 4-1. It was the second time in the tournament that the Young Stallions had beaten the Flying Eagles, having also edged their group-stage meeting.