Quick strikes rally Ivory Coast past Japan

Japan took an early lead in the first half through Keisuke Honda, but the Ivory Coast rallied in the second half and scored two goals in two minutes through Wilfried Bony and Gervinho to secure the three points. Read how all the action unfolded in our 

Japan took an early lead in the first half through Keisuke Honda, but the Ivory Coast rallied in the second half and scored two goals in two minutes through Wilfried Bony and Gervinho to secure the three points. Read how all the action unfolded in our 

Japan struck first, but the Ivory Coast stunned them after introducing Didier Drogba and went on to win 2-1.

Separating Ivory Coast and Japan is nigh-on impossible, with both of these sides strong going forward and weak at the back.

Japan and the Ivory Coast are looking to finish up the longest day of the 2014 World Cup with a bang, but they'll be doing so without some of their iconic players. The Ivory Coast have dropped former Chelsea star DidierÂ