Curaçao v Ivory Coast

The referee blows for full-time as Ivory Coast confirm their place in the knockouts for the first time in their history, after a 2-0 victory over Curacao. Pepe would score his first of the match after just seven minutes, as Yan Diomande capitalised on a defensive mistake, then cut it back for the onrushing Pepe to finish it off. Curacao would have chances in the first half, with Leandro Bacuna and Chong coming closest. It was still all to play for going into the second half, but Pepe would wrap up the result in the 64th minute, as Sangare slotted the ball through to Pepe, rushing through on goal. There, he buried it into the top corner to confirm the victory. Ivory Coast would finish with the superior 1.3 xG compared to Curacao’s 0.47. With the result, it confirms that Ivory Coast finish second in group E. They will go through to face the runner-up of group I, which, as it stands, is Norway, but could still be France. As for Curacao, their World Cup debut comes to an end as they finish bottom of the group on one point. Thanks for joining us. Goodbye!

FULL-TIME: CURACAO 0-2 IVORY COAST

Ivory Coast are comfortably seeing out the victory, knocking the ball around well inside their own half, keeping it away from the Curacao attackers. They are now just moments away from celebration.

Curacao go searching for a late goal to give their fans something to celebrate. Antonisse has a go from inside the box, and it deflects into the path of Juninho Bacuna, but play is quickly stopped as he is comfortably offside.

There will be a minimum of six minutes added on at the end of this match.

90'

Substitution

Their final swap sees Locadia replaced by Kuws in attack.

90'

Substitution

Curacao make their final changes with moments left, with Sambo given a brief cameo in place of Brenet.

Diakite threads it through to Wahi, and he tests Room, forcing him to make an important save down low.

Floranus manages to keep up with the advancing Diakite, stopping from getting a chance in front of goal, guiding it all the way back to Room, who has to scramble to get it clear.

Wahi makes a dangerous run down the left, skipping past Brenet, then flashing a cross into the box, which is almost turned home by Obispo, narrowly avoiding an own goal.

83'

Yellow Card

Not long after being introduced, Kastaneer receives a yellow card after a tactical foul.

With Ecuador now leading Germany 2-1, it decreases Curacao's chances of progressing even further, as they stay bottom of the group.

It looks like Ivory Coast may get a look at goal, as a corner from Wahi drops for Diakite. However, he can't get his shot off as Curacao scramble to hook it clear.

77'

Substitution

Ivory Coast captain Kessie departs the field, with former Fulham midfielder Seri coming on.

77'

Substitution

There's a World Cup debut for midfielder Noslin, who comes on in place of Fonville.

77'

Substitution

Curacao make further changes, with Gaari making way for Kastaneer.

75'

Yellow Card

Juninho Bacuna is the latest player to receive a yellow card after a challenge on substitute Oulai. If Curacao were to complete a miracle comeback, then he will be suspended for their next game.

Chong drifts inside from the right and goes for goal under pressure from Operi. His shot curves towards the target; however, it lacks power, making it an easy claim for Fofana.

Play gets back underway for the remainder of the match.

The break will allow Curacao to gather themselves as they now trail by two goals. Their hopes of reaching the next round continue to fade further, as they now need three goals to turn the result around.

Moments after the substitutions, the referee calls for the hydration break.

67'

Substitution

The third change for Ivory Coast sees their striker Bonny make way, with Diakite introduced.

67'

Substitution

Yan Diomande has looked lively for Ivory Coast down the left, but he is given a rest as Toure comes on.

67'

Substitution

With their place in the next round now looking secure, Emerse Fae uses the opportunity to make changes. Today's goalscorer, Pepe makes way, being replaced by Wahi.

Sangare spots the run of Pepe in space, then threads the ball through to him to finish the move off.