Frank Kessié, midfielder for Ivory Coast, spoke about his team's 1-2 loss to Norway in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. 'This exit leaves a bitter taste. We had a real chance, but we needed to be more clinical in front of goal. The game was 50-50, but they managed to capitalize on their opportunities,' Kessié said.
Ivory Coast had 14 shots and an xG of 1.75, but failed to convert their chances. The match, played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, saw Antonio Nusa score early for Norway, followed by Amad Diallo's equalizer and Haaland's late winner.
Kessié also praised the team's effort, stating, 'The players gave everything they had. We played against a well-organized and energetic Norway side, and we need to learn from this experience to come back stronger in the future.'