Watch North Korea vs. Ivory Coast Online REPLAY
As far as World Cup experience goes, North Korea versus Ivory Coast is even- each with one World Cup appearance. Ivory Coast held out against the favored Portugal and walked away with a 0-0 draw. In their match against the much vaunted Brazil Ivory Coast managed to find the back on the net once but could not match the three goals that Brazil scored on them. The player to watch on Ivory Coast would have to be thirty two year old Forward Didier Drogba. Drogba who many claim to be the best center forward in the world, managed to put away the goal against Brazil. He is recognized for his strength and isn’t afraid to play dirty. He is great with the ball on the floor and is able to fire shots in with both his left and right. North Korea did slightly better than Ivory Coast against Brazil, only allowing two goals and also managing to put one away. Despite their good showing against Brazil, North Korea took a beating from Portugal, losing a record 7-0 (for the 2010 World Cup). Forward Chong Tese is North Korea’s key player. Leading their attack, twenty six year old Tese is notorious for his agility, air game, and quick shot. After their loss to Portugal North Korea may be a little demoralized and Ivory Coast may be able to take advantage of their state. It looks like Ivory Coast may walk away from this match with the “W”.
