Nicolas Pepe scores twice as Ivory Coast lead Curacao 2-0
Short overview
Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match to give Ivory Coast a 2-0 lead over Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal came from an incisive pass by Ibrahima Sangare.
Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match to give Ivory Coast a 2-0 lead over Curacao in their Group E encounter at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal was described as a 'brilliant finish' by commentators.
Goal details
Pepe got on the end of an incisive pass from Ibrahima Sangare to double Ivory Coast's advantage. The strike came after Pepe had already opened the scoring earlier in the game.
Match context
The match is part of the group stage of the tournament, with Ivory Coast looking to secure a strong position in Group E. Curacao, meanwhile, are seeking to recover from the early deficit.
Live coverage of the match is available to UK users only.
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