Curaçao
Ivory CoastCuraçao vs Ivory Coast in World Cup, World. Review the final score, AI-graded tips, form, H2H and detailed stats on BetLogic.
Curaçao
Ivory CoastCuraçao 0-2 Ivory Coast (FT).
Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 at the neutral Lincoln Financial Field in the third group stage match of the World Cup, with Nicolas Pépé scoring both goals.
In this World Cup Group Stage match at Lincoln Financial Field, Ivory Coast took an early lead in the 7th minute through Nicolas Pépé and extended their advantage with a second goal by the same player in the 64th minute. Curaçao was unable to respond despite creating more shooting opportunities. The match featured three yellow cards, two for Curaçao and one for Ivory Coast, but Ivory Coast maintained control to secure the win.
The opening goal by Nicolas Pépé in the 7th minute set the tone for Ivory Coast. Pépé's second goal in the 64th minute effectively sealed the victory. Yellow cards to Pépé (35'), Bacuna (75'), and Kastaneer (83') punctuated the match but did not alter the momentum significantly.
Ivory Coast held 63% possession and had an expected goals (xG) value of 1.31 compared to Curaçao's 0.50. Curaçao took more shots overall (11 to 7) but only managed 2 shots on target versus Ivory Coast's 3. Both teams had equal shots inside the box (5 each), but Ivory Coast's finishing was more clinical. Ivory Coast also edged corners 6 to 4.
This victory strengthens Ivory Coast's position in the World Cup Group Stage, improving their chances of advancing to the knockout rounds. Curaçao faces increased pressure to secure points in upcoming matches to remain competitive in the group.
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