Namibia 1-4 Ivory Coast: 3 Reasons why the The Elephants dominated the match | African Cup of Nations 2019

Ivory Coast bounced back from their crushing defeat against Morocco in thumping fashion as they ran riot against Namibia
Ivory Coast bounced back from their crushing defeat against Morocco in thumping fashion as they ran riot against Namibia

#3 The Ivorian attackers were clinical in the attacking third

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Zaha led the attacking front efficiently
Zaha led the attacking front efficiently

The result and performances of players was a proof of the attacking firepower that Kamara has at his disposal.

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Despite resting a dangerous player like Nicolas Pepe, the others gave his side the attacking edge they were lacking in the opening fixtures.

Obviously, Zaha, who is arguably their best player, got his first goal of the tournament in the match and was efficient going forward from the left flank and gelled well with Gradel and Bony.

All four of their goals were top notch right from Gradel's exquisite finish to Die long-range stunner and Zaha's solo run.

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Not only were they clinical in the box, but the attackers put in the efforts to meet the deliveries from their midfielders and defenders.

Most importantly they weren't afraid of taking chances in front of the goal and that is what finally helped them break through the Brave Warriors' defence.

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