Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Teamübersicht
Curaçao faced Ecuador in their last World Cup match, which ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession with 75% and creating numerous chances, they were unable to find the back of the net.
Match statistics (Ecuador vs Curaçao):
Teamübersicht
Ivory Coast played against Germany in their most recent World Cup encounter, suffering a 2-1 defeat. They had a tough match but managed to score, showcasing some attacking potential.
Match statistics (Germany vs Ivory Coast):
In a decisive World Cup group stage clash, Curaçao fell to Ivory Coast with a score of 0-2, effectively ending their hopes of advancing. Nicolas Pépé was the standout performer, scoring both goals for the Ivorians.
The match began with an early flourish from Ivory Coast, as Pépé found the net in the 7th minute, assisted by Yan Diomande. This early goal set the tone, with Ivory Coast controlling 63% of the possession throughout the match, showcasing their dominance in midfield.
Curaçao attempted to respond, generating a total of 11 shots, but only managed two on target. Despite their efforts, they struggled to break through the organized Ivory Coast defense. The Ivorians, on the other hand, were more efficient, converting two of their three shots on goal into goals.
As the match progressed, Curaçao's frustrations boiled over, resulting in three yellow cards, including one for Juninho Bacuna in the 75th minute. Pépé added his second goal in the 64th minute, effectively sealing the victory for Ivory Coast and highlighting their clinical finishing.
This match served as a reminder of the fine margins in international football, with Ivory Coast capitalizing on their chances while Curaçao's inability to convert possession into goals ultimately led to their exit from the tournament.
Curaçao has struggled in their recent matches, managing only 1 goal in their last two games while conceding 7. Their performance has been marked by a lack of offensive output, averaging just 0.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Ivory Coast has shown a more balanced form, scoring 2 goals in their last two matches and maintaining a 1.0 goals per game average.
The head-to-head record favors Ivory Coast, who won the only previous encounter 2-0. In that match, Curaçao failed to score and had a possession rate of only 37%. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, dominated the game with 63% possession and a more effective attack, reflected in their 2 goals scored. The statistics indicate that Curaçao will need to improve significantly to compete effectively.
E. Room
G
J. Brenet
D
J. Gaari
D
A. Obispo
D
S. Floranus
D
D. Fonville
D
T. Chong
M
L. Comenencia
M
L. Bacuna
M
J. Bacuna
M
J. Locadia
F
Y. Fofana
G
W. Singo
D
O. Kossounou
D
E. Agbadou
D
G. Konan
D
I. Sangare
M
A. Diallo
M
F. Kessie
M
C. Inao Oulai
M
Y. Diomande
M
A. Bonny
F
