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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

BBC Sport·June 25, 2026
'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the game, increasing Ivory Coast's lead to 2-0 against Curacao in their Group E match. The goal was facilitated by Ibrahima Sangare's precise pass, which Pepe capitalized on to find the back of the net. Ivory Coast is now in a strong position, having doubled their lead at Philadelphia Stadium. The team's performance has been impressive, with Pepe's goals being a key factor in their current advantage.

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