Match ends, Côte d'Ivoire 0, Togo 0.
Ivory CoastIvory Coast0TogoTogo0
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Togo drew 0-0 in their opening Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Jonathan Kodjia came close for Ivory Coast but his toe-poke was well saved by goalkeeper Kossi Agassa.
At the other end, Sylvain Gbohouo rushed out of his goal to save smartly at the feet of Mathieu Dossevi.
Late on, Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier headed wide from an unmarked position in a rare clear-cut chance.
Neither side found their fluency - not helped by a poor pitch - and even from early on the game had the look of a stalemate.
Wilfried Zaha, making his competitive debut for Ivory Coast after switching international allegiance from England, looked just about the liveliest player on show.
Switching wings regularly, he cut in off the right to send a shot just over and later ended a good run from the left with an effort that was well blocked.
Both sides were guilty of wasting set-piece opportunities. Togo's corners left a lot to be desired, while Ivory Coast fared no better from a series of free-kicks.
Aurier should have snatched a winner for the Elephants but nodded wide from six yards.
Four of the five games at the tournament have now been drawn.
Line-ups
Ivory Coast
Formation 4-3-3
- 16Gbohouo
- 17Aurier
- 21Bailly
- 5Kanon
- 18Traoré
- 11Kessié
- 20Serey Dié
- 6SeriSubstituted forDoukoureat 65'minutes
- 9ZahaSubstituted forBonyat 70'minutes
- 14KodjiaSubstituted forGradelat 82'minutes
- 8Kalou
Substitutes
- 1Mande
- 2Pepe
- 3N'Guessan
- 4Koné
- 7Angban
- 10Doukoure
- 12Bony
- 13Sio
- 15Gradel
- 19Deli
- 22Bagayoko
- 23Sangaré
Togo
Formation 4-4-2
- 16Agassa
- 17Gakpe
- 15Romao
- 13Ouro-Akoriko
- 21Dakonam Ortega
- 7DosseviSubstituted forAgbégniadanat 87'minutes
- 10Ayité
- 18Atakora
- 22Bebou
- 19Fo-Doh LabaSubstituted forAkakpoat 82'minutes
- 4AdebayorSubstituted forBoukariat 89'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Mensah
- 2Atchou
- 3Ouro-Sama
- 5Akakpo
- 6Mamah
- 8Agbégniadan
- 9Bossou
- 11Kouloum
- 12Boukari
- 14Segbefia
- 20Eninful
- 23Tchagouni
- Referee:
- Eric Arnaud Otogo-Castane
Match Stats
Home TeamIvory CoastAway TeamTogo
- Possession
- Home62%
- Away38%
- Shots
- Home10
- Away8
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away1
- Corners
- Home8
- Away6
- Fouls
- Home27
- Away21
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Côte d'Ivoire 0, Togo 0.
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Wilfried Bony (Côte d'Ivoire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Serge Akakpo (Togo).
Substitution
Substitution, Togo. Razak Boukari replaces Emmanuel Adebayor.
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Attempt missed. Serge Aurier (Côte d'Ivoire) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Max Gradel with a cross.
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Attempt blocked. Franck Kessié (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Serge Aurier.
Substitution
Substitution, Togo. Komlan Agbégniadan replaces Mathieu Dossevi.
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Hand ball by Franck Kessié (Côte d'Ivoire).
Substitution
Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Max Gradel replaces Jonathan Kodjia.
Substitution
Substitution, Togo. Serge Akakpo replaces Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba.
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Foul by Wilfried Bony (Côte d'Ivoire).
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Jacques-Alaixys Romao (Togo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Cheick Doukoure (Côte d'Ivoire).
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Lalawélé Atakora (Togo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt blocked. Serge Aurier (Côte d'Ivoire) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Wilfried Bony (Côte d'Ivoire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Sadat Ouro-Akoriko (Togo).
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Attempt missed. Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba (Togo) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Djené with a cross.
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Eric Bailly (Côte d'Ivoire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
