France vs Ivory Coast

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Alphonse Aréola (GK), 02. 16. Mike Maignan (GK), 23. Mohamed Koné (GK), 05. Starting XI - Ivory Coast 01. Abdoul Karim Cisse (GK), 16. Substitutes - Ivory Coast

For Didier Deschamps, RB Leipzig striker Christoph Nkunku was given his debut while he was joined by a recalled Olivier Giroud, making his first appearance ...

19’ - GOAL! FRANCE 0-1 IVORY COAST - PEPE SCORES - Nicolas Pepe puts the away side ahead. It is hard to believe now that he won’t remain a fixture in the national team until he finally retires. He is slipped in just over the halfway line, he kinks one way and then the left, away from the Hernandez brothers, and he drills in a slow shot to beat Lloris at the near post. It’s another AC Milan player who is the standout performer. Subs: Kossounou 6, Akouokou 6, Cornet 6, Gradel 6, Konate 6. Subs: Saliba 6, Guendouzi 7, Ben Yedder 6, Clauss 6, Rabiot 6.

Olivier Giroud defied the doubters again as he marked his France comeback by scoring his 47th international goal when the world champions beat Ivory Coast ...

We're a bit lucky to score that second goal but that's the name of the game," said Deschamps. They got off to a shaky start, but once they found their groove threatened more than their opponents as Paul Pogba and Tchouameni bossed the midfield at a packed Stade Velodrome. "We had less stamina after the break but we were rarely in danger.

France snatched a friendly win over the Ivory Coast in Marseille as Aurelien ...

Aurelien Tchouameni (CM) - 9/10 - Very enjoyable to watch, especially during the first half. Theo Hernandez (LWB) - 7/10 - Got the assist for Giroud's equaliser but Ivory Coast had already exploited the acres of space he was leaving behind with his rampaging runs upfield. Matteo Guendouzi (CM) - 7/10 - Swung in the corner that Tchouameni headed in for the winner. A quiet performance. William Saliba (CB) - 7/10 - The Marseille defender - on loan from Arsenal - came on for his senior debut with France. Olivier Giroud (ST) - 7/10 - Scored a trademark Giroud goal to equalise.

France hope to maintain their seven-game unbeaten run when they host Ivory Coast in a friendly on Friday.

France vs Ivory Coast tips & predictions France vs Ivory Coast preview France vs Ivory Coast first goalscorer France vs Ivory Coast latest odds France are the heavy favourites to win against Ivory Coast at 4/11 (1.36) with bet365 while the visitors are serious underdogs at 15/2 (8.5). France vs Ivory Coast: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Giroud, who had not been called up since his country was knocked out in the last 16 of the European Championship last year, cancelled out Nicolas Pepe's opener ...

We're a bit lucky to score that second goal but that's the name of the game," said Deschamps. They got off to a shaky start, but once they found their groove threatened more than their opponents as Paul Pogba and Tchouameni bossed the midfield at a packed Stade Velodrome. "We had less stamina after the break but we were rarely in danger.

The Les Bleus head into the contest on the back of a five-game winning run and their world-class players look in fine form. One of the cause of concern for ...

Fans in India can watch France vs Ivory Coast international friendly match on Sony Sports channels. SonyLiv, the OTT of Sony Network, will be live streaming the international friendly match online for its fans in India. Sebastien Haller will be the lone man up front for Ivory Coast and he will be eager to replicate his club form at the international stage.