We are in February and in the world of football the story of the year has already been written. We will see if it has a happy ending or not, but Ivory Coast’s trip to the final is meaningless. It’s an absolute atrocity that even the craziest screenwriter couldn’t imagine. And of course, with crazy results and comebacks, unexpected celebrations, like Drogba’s. The Ivorian legend is completely unleashed.
The Ivory Coast tour
The first stage was disastrous, going from the favorite to depending on third parties to advance to the second round. They beat Guinea-Bissau (2-0) on debut, but fell miserably against Nigeria (0-1) and Equatorial Guinea (0-4). Jean-Louis Gasset was dismissed without knowing the fate of the national team. They were classified as third and Emerse Fae took the position on a temporary basis. Along the way they tried to loan Renard, currently France Women’s coach, but it didn’t work out.
In the second round Senegal, current champion
The worst third against the best first. The champion who came flying and the host full of doubts. Predictions predicted victory for Los Leones de Teranga, but Ivory Coast equalized in the 86th minute and won the penalty shootout. The miracle still stands.
In the quarters, the jewel in the crown
With the score 0-0 they were left with 10 against Mali, something that made the task difficult. Time seems to have covered the quota of miracles. It’s not like that. Although the Malians led the scoreboard, in the 90th minute they managed to score and force extra time. Do not settle for that, in extra time it seems that everything will be decided again from the penalty spot, a new act. They made it to the semis with a goal in the 122nd minute!
Drogba celebration
In the semifinals they beat Congo (1-0), with a goal from Haller in 65. Although the result was close, coming from where they came from, it seemed 5-0 for the hearts of the Ivorians, who are used to more more suffering. Didier Drogba celebrated in style.
Source: La Verdad
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