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#4 Gervinho shows why Serie-A

Gervinho rejoices with team-mates after scoring the winner for Cote d’Ivoire

Gervinho had huge potential when he signed for Arsenal back in 2011. However, after two years spent largely on the bench at Arsenal and many a dismal performances later, he seemed lost. Many believed he would never become the player the world once thought he would. The Ivorian however found his old self back again upon his switch to the Serie-A. After an outstanding season at Roma, he has come back to show the transformed Gervinho at the world stage. He was uber active on the pitch; shooting, dribbling and winning corners for his team. And what better way to announce yourself to the world than scoring the winner?