World Cup 2014 : Greece beats Ivory Coast 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 16
FORTALEZA, Jun. 24, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Greece defeated Ivory Coast by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza.
Greece dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Andreas Samaris in the 42nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Greeks further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Samaras on penalty in stoppage time.
Greece advance to the Round of 16. Ivory Coast is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Greece at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2006)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Greece
2:1
Ivory Coast
2:1 (1:0)
- 24 June 2014
- 17:00
- Fortaleza
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 9 |
| Greece | 4 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 |
 Japan | 1 |
Matches
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