Curaçao 0:2 Ivory Coast — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier, the forward's brace proving the decisive contribution as the Elephants dominated from start to finish. The result was never in doubt against a Curaçao side that struggled to create any meaningful chances.

The match was effectively settled inside seven minutes when Pépé finished smartly after Yan Diomande’s through ball, and any hope of a Curaçao fightback was extinguished early in the second half when Pépé turned home Ibrahim Sangaré’s pass to make it two. Pépé was booked for a late challenge in the first half, while Juninho Bacuna and Gervane Kastaneer received yellow cards for Curaçao as frustration mounted.

Curaçao were outclassed throughout, with Ivory Coast controlling both halves and deserving the victory. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Ivory Coast and the result confirmed that assessment, with no live signals to adjust the reading.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?

Curaçao 0-2 Ivory Coast (World Cup).

Who scored?

Nicolas Pépé (7', assist Yan Diomande) for Ivory Coast; Nicolas Pépé (64', assist Ibrahim Sangaré) for Ivory Coast.

Was Ivory Coast's win deserved?

Yes — Ivory Coast were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?

Yellow cards: Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast); Juninho Bacuna (Curaçao); Gervane Kastaneer (Curaçao).

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