By Gracious Akujobi Two goals in two minutes were what Ivory Coast needed to defeat Japan in their group C opener.
Japan, the Asian champions had earlier gone ahead in the 16th minute with a goal from Kesiuke Honda but the determined Ivorian side who threatened all through the match got their two quick goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho in the 64 and 66 minute of play to give Africa its first victory at the ongoing World Cup .
Coach of Ivory Coast Sabri Lamouchi, the youngest coach at the mundial said it was important they started well adding that the job is not yet done.
“For us it was really important to start well this tournament. The players are very happy with the victory, but we are not yet qualified,” He stated.
Ivory Coast have three points, same as Colombia but are placed second behind Colombia on the group because of their inferior goal difference.
Their next game comes up on 19th June against Colombia as Japan face Greece
