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Alberto Zaccheroni: 'We gave Ivory Coast too much space'
Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni criticises his team for affording Ivory Coast "too much room" in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to the African outfit.Jun 15, 13:50
Shinji Kagawa: 'Didier Drogba changed the game'
Japan attacker Shinji Kagawa says that Didier Drogba made the difference in his team's 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener.Jun 15, 13:37
Serge Aurier delighted by "dream" performance
Serge Aurier describes his performance during Ivory Coast's World Cup win over Japan as a "dream".Jun 15, 12:04
Sabri Lamouchi: 'Ivory Coast must not get carried away'
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi warns his team that they must not get carried away following their win over Japan at the World Cup.Jun 15, 10:08
Alberto Zaccheroni: 'Japan will bounce back'
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni is confident that his troops will bounce back from their World Cup defeat to Ivory Coast.Jun 15, 04:23
Sabri Lamouchi hails 'game-changer' Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi praises the 'game-changing' qualities of Didier Drogba, who helped his nation to a 2-1 win over Japan.Jun 15, 04:14
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the 90 minutes in the Ivory Coast's 2-1 win over Japan in their World Cup Group C clash.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Ivory Coast's 2-1 win over Japan in their opening game of the World Cup.
Match Report
Two goals in as many minutes from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho help Ivory Coast to a 2-1 win over Japan in Recife.
Live Commentary
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from the World Cup Group C clash between the Ivory Coast and Japan.
HT Report
Keisuke Honda fires Japan into a 1-0 half-time lead over Ivory Coast in their World Cup clash in Recife.
Team News
Yaya Toure is passed fit for the Ivory Coast ahead of their Group D opener with Japan.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the World Cup Group C match between Didier Drogba's Ivory Coast and Shinji Kagawa's Japan, who both open their campaigns in Recife on Sunday.
Build-up
Yaya Toure: 'Good start is crucial for World Cup campaign'
Yaya Toure believes that a good start against Japan is imperative for Ivory Coast's chances of reaching the knockout stages.Jun 14, 02:27
Yaya Toure: 'We have to produce in Brazil'
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure believes that his side have to reach their potential at the World Cup in Brazil after their two previous failures in the competition.Jun 8, 02:00
Sabri Lamouchi unsure of Yaya Toure fitness
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi reveals that Yaya Toure is struggling for fitness ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Japan.Jun 7, 10:45
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