Ivory Coast earns scoreless draw with Portugal

Ivory Coast tied Portugal 0-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday, largely outplaying its higher-ranked opponent despite Didier Drogba only coming on as a late substitute.
Jun 15, 2010, 04:42 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Ivory Coast
Portugal
  • KO
  • HT
  • 55
  • 62
  • 66
  • 82
  • 85
  • 89
  • FT

Match Commentary

95'
And don't forget we'll be back from 18.30 GMT for tonight's game between Brazil and North Korea. join Tom Adams for that one. Bye for now.
95'
If you're still awake, feel free to head over and read our <A HREF= http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=264068&cc=5739&ver=globaltarget=new > report </A> from the game.
95'
Well, what a disappointment. It seems in these opening games the fear of defeat is much stronger than the promised land of victory. Hopefully there will be goals in tonight's game between Brazil and North Korea.
Match Stats
CIVPOR
Possession
44.5%
55.544.5
55.5%
Shots on Goal
2
1
Shot Attempts
8
7
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
6
4
Saves
1
2