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Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

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Sports Desk

The Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.

Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring in the first half after fine work from the teenage talent Yan Diomande.

Pepe then made sure of the victory midway through the second half.

The victory sends Ivory Coast through as Group E runners-up. Ecuador upset Germany in the other match.

It's all over in Philadelphia and Ivory Coast have made history, reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time.

Nicolas Pepe's double gave them a deserving victory against their spirited opponents, with France or Norway up next.

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