Ivory Coast were stunned 4-3 by Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, as Cape Verde and Algeria progressed.
The Ivorians have reached the quarter-finals at each of the past five AFCON tournaments, including two runner-up appearances - but a thrilling loss to DR Congo in Abidjan put their progression from Group D in jeopardy.
Both sides have six points through four matches, and trail leaders Cameroon (10 points) - with only two sides guaranteed a place in the continental finals - with third spot heading into the play-offs.
Neeskens Keban put the Congolese visitors in front in the 21st minute, only for Manchester City star Yaya Toure to provide an equaliser four minutes later.
However, a two-minute blitz had Congo well on top - Junior Kabananga's stunning scissor putting them up in the 35th minute before Jeremy Bokila added another moments later.
The hosts' chances of victory were further hampered two minutes into the second half, with Franck Kessie sent off.
Ivory Coast fought back admirably via Salomon Kalou's cameo, the Hertha Berlin striker firing in goals in the 69th and 72nd minutes.
But Congo had the final say, Bokila flicking home the winner with the outside of his right boot after being played in by Mbidi Mavuanga.
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