Poor Poor Ivoirians Unable to Convert Chances

Poor Poor Ivoirians Unable to Convert Chances

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To say the Ivory Coast couldnt hit a barn door against Burkina Faso is a bit of an understatement. Whilst the Burkinabe should be praised for their courageous defensive qualities, the fact that the Elephants didnt muster a single goal from seventeen attempts outlines how wasteful they Brian Piccolo Jersey were, after a sluggish performance left them in severe danger of an embarra sing exit in the Group Phase.Vahid Halilhodi? started the game with a line up similar to the one that had scraped past Rwanda on Thursday, with stars such as Gervinho, Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure and Didier Zokora all included. And within minutes, the Ivoirians demonstrated why they are pre-tournament favourites, pre sing with intent and dominating po se sion. All that evaded them was a goalCaptain Didier Drogba was unable to break down the Burkinabe defenceGervinhos constant trickery saw him breeze past Mamadou Tall several times, and in the 16th minute an inch-perfect cro s found Bakari Kone unmarked at the back post, but Kone headed wide after choosing not to volley the ball. Just four minutes later the Tunisian referee took centre stage, after Tall clearly clipped the onrushing Drogba in the box, with a penalty seeming the only option. No. Even I screamed at the TV, with it being such an obvious foul! Halilhodi? fumed, Drogba looked in disbelief. Further chances fell to Kone and Zokora, with the latters attempt causing Burkina Fasos keeper Diakite Alex Bars Jersey to fumble, although Gervinho couldnt capitalise on the opportunity.However, it seemed as though the Ivoirians were struggling to cope with the strenuous conditions of Angola, and their previous goalmouth peppering soon turned to an ample pa sing routine, showing clear signs of a wilted attack. And as the Ivory Coast wilted, the Stallions sensed an opportunity to pre s forward. Jonathan Pitroipa impre sed when up against Emmanuel Eboue, and his trickery set up an unmarked Moumouni Dagano 25 yards out, drawing an alert save from the previously unoccupied Boubacar Barry. With a draw looming, the Ivoirians stepped up a gear once more. Kone once again shot straight at Diakite, Drogbas angled shot scraped the post, and Yaya Toures 30-yard rasper whistled over the cro sbar.Burkina Fasos Jonathon Pitroipa impre sed down the right flankPaulo Duartes side appeared to be hanging on, but the Elephants could, and should have won it late in the game. After Gervinhos combination of dummies and stopovers saw him to the byline, a neat dragback set up an unmarked Kone just six yards out. Surely? With Halilhodi? almost celebrating, the Marseille frontman unbelievably scuffed William Perry Jersey his attempt wide. By now, every player bar Barry was camped in the Burkinabe half, engulfed in the action. Galatasarays Abdul Keita saw his cro s-cum-shot tipped over by Diakite, whilst Drogbas piledriver went harmle sly wide. With only two minutes left on the clock, Chelseas Saloman Kalou was put clear by Zokoras incisive pa s, but managed to sky the ball well clear of the cro sbar. And that was it. The Ivoirians left the pitch disappointed, the Stallions celebrated a momentous draw.Saloman Kalou wasted a golden opportunity in the dying momentsAfter the match, Halilhodi? was quick to praise the ambition of the Burkinabe defence, but admitted his side were extremely disappointed at their inability to convert chances. He told afrik.com, We played against a united team that had decided not to allow any goals and this made it quite complicated. We failed our task. We tried to stay focused. It certainly was hot, but the heat hampered both teams we will try to adapt.And with Group B now only a three-team group following the Togolese withdrawal, the Ivory Coasts encounter with Ghana on Friday is now crucial; lose, and the Elephants charge could be halted.
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