World Cup Live: (SWE 1-0 TUN) Yasin Ayari strikes from far to give Sweden the lead
With just over 15 minutes remaining, the tactical battle is becoming increasingly fascinating. There have been spells when both Ivory Coast and Ecuador have been
With just over 15 minutes remaining, the tactical battle is becoming increasingly fascinating. There have been spells when both Ivory Coast and Ecuador have been forced to take the initiative, and neither side has looked entirely comfortable doing so.
Both teams appear far more dangerous when they can win the ball and break into space, using their pace and directness to attack unsettled defences. That has left the match in something of a stalemate at times, with each side reluctant to overcommit and expose themselves to a counter-attack.
The key question now is who can find a different solution. Whether through individual brilliance, a set piece or a moment of creativity, one side may need to abandon its preferred approach to finally break the deadlock.
CIV 0 - 0 ECU (74')
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