After the break, The Gambia started on the front foot again and took the lead through Lamin Bojang's clever finish from the back post when he was found unmarked by Alieu Drammeh in the 50th-minute.
Mali fought back to level matters from the penalty spot before taking the lead in the 82nd minute of the match from close range.
The Scorpions fought back and restored parity through Alagie Baba Leigh's stunning free kick that hit the roof of the net.
The Gambia finished the match with ten players when Bakary Marong was shown his matching orders for a second yellow card.
Gambian young midfield sensation Augustine Junior Mendy was voted the player of the match after his outstanding performance for the Scorpions during the match.
After the final round of matches, Guinea Bissau finished top-spot in Group A with 7 points following their 4-1 over Liberia, while Mali finished second-place with 5 points.
The Gambia finished third-place 4 points and Liberia bottom-place without a point.
Guinea Bissau and Mali progressed to the semi-finals after first and second-places in Group A.
Source: GFF
