Germany 2 Ivory Coast 1: That Was Closer Than Expected

[Owen84]

Germany won but Ivory Coast made them work for it. The scoreline looks comfortable but the match was tight for 70 minutes. Ivory Coast's organization was legit. They defended well transitioned fast and created chances. Germany's goal came from quality clinical finishing not dominance. The midfield battle was closer than Germany's talent suggested. Ivory Coast showed they belong in this tournament. They're not just participating they're competing. Germany will probably advance but they're not the steamroller everyone predicted. This group is more open than the favorites want to admit.

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[Paul73]

Germany won which is what matters. Ivory Coast played well but Germany is still class. One good performance doesn't mean Ivory Coast is suddenly elite

[Hitman99]

Actually Ivory Coast deserved more from that match. Poor finishing cost them. It could easily be 2-2 or Ivory Coast winning