Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener

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Ivory Coast won their opening World Cup match against Ecuador 1-0, with winger Yan Diomande emphasizing the team's serious ambitions in the tournament. Meanwhile, Germany secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Curacao in their first match.

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 to open their account on Sunday.