Ivory Coast wins handsomely but bows out

Group G, 14:00 GMT, June 25, 2010
Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa



North Korea
0 - 3
Ivory Coast

Yaya Toure, Romaric and Salomon Kalou were on target as Ivory Coast's World Cup campaign ended with a hollow victory over North Korea.

Scoring Summary

North Korea	Ivory Coast
	Yaya Touré (14')
	Romaric (20')
	Salomon Kalou (82')

Match Stats

North Korea

Ivory Coast

8(4)	Shots (on Goal)	28(15)
13	Fouls	16
0	Corner Kicks	7
2	Offsides	4
39%	Time of Possession	61%
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
9	Saves	4

Match Information

Stadium:	Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa
Attendance:	34,763
Match Time:	14:00 GMT
Official(s):	Alberto Undiano Mallenco

Man of the Match: Romaric

MATCH SUMMARY

Man of the Match: Romaric - Very tidy in possession and positive when pushing forward, Romaric was industrious throughout the match and deservedly got on the scoresheet. An honourable mention for fellow goalscorer Yaya Toure, too.

North Korea verdict: The early promise of the opening match against Brazil now seems a distant memory. They were in serious danger of being swamped in the opening exchanges of this game, and could have suffered another drubbing, although they showed real character to improve in the second half.

Ivory Coast verdict: After an initial flurry of action during which they looked full of purpose, and eager to claw back the goal difference deficit on Portugal, they soon ran out of steam and belief. A disappointing campaign but the real damage was done in the earlier games.

Could do better: Jong Tae-Se - The 'People's Wayne Rooney' never really managed to deliver, and could not manage his promise of a goal a game. He should have finally got on the scoresheet in this game but wasted a fine chance in the second period.

Stat attack: In 107 previous World Cup matches, no African side has scored more than three goals in a single match.