Match Report
The table read 1st (Côte d'Ivoire W, 7 pts) against 4th (Burkina Faso W, 3 pts), 4 points apart. The last five rounds placed Burkina Faso W no better than 12th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.67/1.33 for Côte d'Ivoire W and 1/2 for Burkina Faso W (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.48.
Burkina Faso W had drawn their last three. The last-five ledger: Côte d'Ivoire W 10/15, Burkina Faso W 4/15.
The venue was Stade Larbi Zaouli, with room for 30,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Côte d'Ivoire W led 3-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
Côte d'Ivoire W: Rebecca Elloh (7'), Akissi Inès Mikouame Konan (14'), Akissi Inès Mikouame Konan (22'), Safi N’sira (55') · Burkina Faso W: Adama Congo (60')
Key stats
Possession: Côte d'Ivoire W 52% · Burkina Faso W 48% · Total shots: 12-6 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 5-2