Live: Surprising defeat of the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire at home against Equatorial Guinea (3-0)

Hard blow for the Elephants: The Equatorial Guinea terrace Ivory Coast at home

\n\nIn an electric atmosphere, the Equatorial Guinea impressively dominated the Ivory Coast, nicknamed the Elephants, with a clear score of 3 to 0. A bitter defeat for the Ivorian team which played at home in front of its demanding public.\n\n

A one-sided match

\n\nFrom the kick-off, the Equatorial Guinean team applied constant pressure on the entire Ivorian defense. Their determination finally paid off with a first goal in the 28th minute, followed by another as the first half drew to a close. The last goal, scored during the last minutes of the second period, was the final blow, leaving the Elephants sunk residence.\n\nIt should be noted that the team of Equatorial Guinea knew how to lead the game, monopolize possession of the ball and destabilize the Ivorian defense, until now deemed invincible on its own ground.\n\n

Disappointment for the Elephants

\n\nNo doubt, this match will go down in the annals of African football. Not for the brilliant performance of the Equatorial Guinea who knew how to impose himself with authority, but for the total rout of the Ivory Coast, much too weak for a team of its rank. THE Elephants, titled several times, lacked reactivity, cohesion and above all realism in front of the opposing goal.\n\nThere Ivory Coast must now pull itself together if it wishes to continue to be among the greats of African football. Supporters of Elephants expect from them a burst of pride during the next meetings.\n\nResidence or not, the Elephants disappointed and the page turns on a bitter note. As for the Equatorial Guinea, she now displays a more reassuring face, full of confidence and ambition for the rest of the competition. \n\n