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23/01/2055, Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Live on National TV
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Ivory Coast Vs New Zealand

Ivory Coast play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G Rabelais (GK) , L de Marivaux (CB) , T Arabie (CB) , G Huppert (CB) , N Paille (RB) , R Marot (LB) , R Ader (CDM) , H Richard (CAM) , L Ouimet (RM) , G Haccoun (LM) , B Debuchy (ST) And the subs are: M Moreau (CB) , A Desnos (CB) , M Maheux (CM) , M Himly (CM) , S Peyrefitte (ST)

New Zealand play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: B Tait (GK) , K Herdman (CB) , P Curry (CB) , P Boal (CB) , D Wynn (RB) , P Flett (LB) , S Mattick (CDM) , S Reese (CAM) , A Kilgour (RM) , M Hendrick (LM) , H Gorry (ST) And the subs are: Z Karati (CB) , A Winton (CB) , K Catoe (CM) , M Peraniko (CM) , M Martin (ST)

Welcome to Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast where Ivory Coast will face New Zealand.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 50000.

1' - Ivory Coast kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Nicolas Paille passes to Rupert Marot.  Rupert Marot plays a short pass to Gower Huppert.  Gower Huppert finds Nicolas Paille with a short pass.  Nicolas Paille sees a run from Blaise Debuchy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Blaise Debuchy is able to control the ball.  Blaise Debuchy reaches the byline and tries a cutback, the ball falling to Rupert Ader.  Rupert Ader attempts a shot...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Rupert Ader for Ivory Coast!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

5' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - David Wynn finds Mark Hendrick with a short pass.  Mark Hendrick plays the ball to Paul Curry.  Paul Curry passes the ball to Kieran Herdman.  Kieran Herdman finds Stuart Reese with a long pass.  Stuart Reese passes to Steven Mattick.  Steven Mattick sees a run from Harry Gorry.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Harry Gorry runs on to the ball.  Harry Gorry hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for New Zealand!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

11' - Ivory Coast kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Steven Mattick sees Stuart Reese making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

32' - Hubert Richard hits the ball long to Gower Huppert.  Gower Huppert slides the ball to Gerald Haccoun.  Gerald Haccoun sees a run from Blaise Debuchy.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Blaise Debuchy is able to control the ball.  Blaise Debuchy looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Blaise Debuchy for Ivory Coast!  The keeper had no chance!

32' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

36' - Gerald Haccoun tries to beat Paul Boal using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

39' - With a turn of pace, Steven Mattick beats Hubert Richard.  

43' - Steven Mattick plays a long pass to Paul Curry.  Paul Curry crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Nicolas Paille takes possession.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Stuart Reese runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Laurent de Marivaux.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Laurent de Marivaux.  That will be a freekick for New Zealand.  

52' - Harry Gorry places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tenenan Arabie will come off.  Marcel Moreau is going to be brought on.  

67' - Nicolas Paille hits the ball long to Hubert Richard.  Paul Curry successfully tackles Hubert Richard and the ball goes loose.  Steven Mattick plays a long ball to Kieran Herdman.  Kieran Herdman passes the ball to Alastair Kilgour.  Alastair Kilgour spots a run from Steven Mattick.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Steven Mattick is able to control the ball.  Steven Mattick tries to cutback and is able to find Harry Gorry.  Harry Gorry attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Gerald Rabelais performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Hendrick is going to be taken off.  Kenzie Catoe is brought on from the bench.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hubert Richard will come off.  Andre Desnos is going to be brought on.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Stuart Reese is going to be taken off.  Michael Martin is brought on from the bench.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Larrimore Ouimet will come off.  Maslin Himly joins the game from the bench.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kieran Herdman will come off.  Zachary Karati is going to be brought on.  

77' - Zachary Karati chips a long ball to Paul Boal.  Marcel Moreau tackles Paul Boal and gains possession for his team.  Marcel Moreau passes to Maslin Himly.  Maslin Himly spots a run from Andre Desnos.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Andre Desnos runs on to the ball.  Andre Desnos takes a shot...and Andre Desnos scores!  That's a fine goal from the Ivory Coast player!  The keeper had no chance!

78' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Rupert Ader attempts to beat Michael Martin using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

86' - Rupert Ader attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but it hits the upright!  Paul Boal is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

87' - Alastair Kilgour spots a run from Harry Gorry.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Harry Gorry has strayed offside!  

91' - Maslin Himly passes to Nicolas Paille.  Nicolas Paille passes a long ball to Rupert Ader.  Rupert Ader sees a run from Andre Desnos.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Andre Desnos is able to control the ball.  Andre Desnos tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Andre Desnos scores!  That's a nice goal from the Ivory Coast player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!



The match has ended Ivory Coast 4 - 1 New Zealand.