Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba shares a word with Kolo Toure before their opening game in Group C against Argentina Argentina fans make their way into the stadium in Hamburg hoping their side can progress through a very tough group The atmosphere inside the ground heats up with Argentina's fans looking determined to avenge the disappointment of 2002 The Ivorians refuse to be overawed in their World Cup debut and give Argentina plenty to think about from the start Gabriel Heinze and Didier Drogba clash as both sides delight the crowd early on with attacking open play Argentina take the lead on 24 minutes after Juan Riquelme's free-kick gives Hernan Crespo a chance from close range The goal makes amends for Roberto Ayala's effort that Ivorian keeper Jean-Jacques Tizie had appeared to carry over the line Javier Saviola doubles Argentina's lead before half-time after Riquelme fillets the Ivorian defence with an exquisite pass Instrumental in both Argentina's goals, Riquelme continues to light up the second half with his vision and distribution Kader Keita goes to ground surrounded by Argentina players as the Ivorians battle to find a way back into the game The pressure pays off in the 82nd minute when an off-balance Drogba shoots past Roberto Abbondanzieri to make it 2-1 A third goal from Maxi Rodriguez is disallowed but Diego Maradonna and Argentina hold on to celebrate a 2-1 win
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