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Curaçao has made a commendable impression in its maiden World Cup campaign. Though it suffered a crushing 7-1 loss to Germany, the team regrouped to secure a creditable 0-0 stalemate against Ecuador—a result that keeps alive a slim possibility of advancing to the knockout stage.
To stand any genuine chance of progressing, however, Curaçao will almost certainly need to claim all three points against Côte d'Ivoire in its final Group E fixture.
That is far easier said than done.
Côte d'Ivoire kicked off its tournament with a win over Ecuador before also being beaten by Germany, yet it has demonstrated—especially against Ecuador and in the opening half against Germany—a brand of direct, attacking play capable of unsettling any backline. France can attest to that, having been beaten 2-1 by the Ivorians in a pre-tournament friendly.
Even if Curaçao adopts a defensive approach to stifle their opponents, the African outfit should possess enough quality in the attacking third to make the difference. A victory would secure Côte d'Ivoire's passage to the knockout rounds, while a draw may also suffice depending on how other results unfold.
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