France, Dec. 25 -- Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the Group F game at a rain-lashed Stade de Marrakech just after the restart.

Guela Doue swung over a cross from the right, Franck Kessie headed it down for Diallo to lash home past the Mozambican goalkeeper Ernan.

But Cote d'Ivoire failed to assert their authority after the Manchester United striker's opener.

Kessie and Vakoun Bayo were guilty of laring misses and the Ivorians almost paid the price for their lack of precision at the death.

Geny Catamo had a chance to snatch a draw. But after weaving his way through a thicket of Ivorian defenders, the Sporting Portugal winger scuffed his shot.

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