The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire yesterday fought back from a goal dedicit to draw 1-1 in their Group C Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener with the Syli National of Guinea, despite having their midfielder Yao Gervinho sent off.
Guinea took a 36th-minute lead when Mohamed Yattara volleyed into the net.
Ex-Arsenal striker Gervinho, who had hit the bar in the first half, was dismissed on 58 minutes for a slap.
Traore almost doubled the lead when his shot hit the bar, but the Ivorians rescued themselves when Seydou Doumbia slotted into the bottom-left corner.
