A goal from Gervinho 2 minutes from time saw Ivory Coast steal the first 3 points of their 2013 African Cup os Nations Group D match with a 2-1 win over Togo at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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The first half was characterised by poor mistakes from both sides, more especially by the favourites, Ivory Coast, as some careless passing gifted Togo the majority of the possession in the opening stanza.
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Nonetheless, despite their sloppy play, the Elephants still had the better of the opportunities in front of goal.
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Yaya Toure delivered a right sided set-piece deep into the box and Gervinho was at the back post with a clinical finish with the outside of his boot from a tight angle to give the Elephants the win, 2-1.