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Belgium winning streak halted in draw with Ivory Coast

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October 8, 2020. Ivory Coast’s Maxwel Cornet applauds fans after the match. REUTERS

A late equaliser from the penalty spot earned Ivory Coast a 1-1 draw with a second-string Belgium side in a friendly on Thursday, ending a run of 12 successive victories for the top team in the world rankings.

Michy Batshuayi converted from close range to give Belgium a 53rd-minute lead but Franck Kessie equalised for the visitors from the spot with four minutes remaining.

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