World Cup 2010 : North Korea and Ivory Coast both exit FIFA World Cup
NELSPRUIT, Jun. 25, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Ivory Coast defeated North Korea by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday afternoon at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
Ivory Coast dominated the first half thanks to goals from Touré ('14) and Romaric ('20). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Ivorians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Kalou with just 8 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1966)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (2006)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
North Korea
0:3
Ivory Coast
0:3 (0:2)
- 25 June 2010
- 16:00
- Nelspruit
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 7 |
 Portugal | 5 |
| Ivory Coast | 4 |
| North Korea | 0 |
Matches
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