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Paul Myers

Pépé stars as Cote d'Ivoire beat Curaçao to reach knockout stages for first time

Cote d'Ivoire striker Nicolas Pépé scored both of his side's goals in the 2-0 win over Curaçao that took the Ivorians to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.
Cote d'Ivoire striker Nicolas Pépé scored both of his side's goals in the 2-0 win over Curaçao that took the Ivorians to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time. Getty Images via AFP - KEVIN C. COX

Nicolas Pépé scored twice on Thursday to fire Cote d'Ivoire to the second phase of a World Cup tournament for the first time with a 2-0 win over Curaçao.

The 31-year-old slotted in the opening goal after seven minutes of the game at the Philadelphia Stadium.

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