A technically-gifted Cote d'Ivoire side continued its attacking football after the 1-0 loss to Argentina and comfotably beat Serbia 4-2 to get its first win at Group A of the Beijing Olympic men's soccer tournament here on Sunday.

The three points are crucial for Cote d'Ivoire, who aims high at its debut journey at the Olympic Games, and earn it the second place in Group A. Argentina now sits on top of the group with six points, and Serbia is at the bottom with one point.

Major striker Sekou Cisse opened the scoring for the Africans four minutes after kickoff when captain Gervinho rounded three defenders on the right flank and fed a fine cross. The 23-year-old hitman broke the Argentine perfect defence record in the last match, which was made four years ago at Athens.

Serbian forward Miljan Mrdakovic levelled with a cunning lob in the 16th minute before fellow defender Slobodan Rajkovic made an own goal with a clumsy header following an Emmanuel Kone corner.

Chelsea star Salomon Kalou and Gervinho contributed two goals in the last 20 minutes, while Serbian substitute Djordje Rakic pulled one back with a header.

The small Elephants took advantage throughout the game with their outstanding individual technique and the attacking determination. And the Serbians also played in open style, leaving their rivals too much space to use.

Serbia should feel lucky as Cote d'Ivoire had several more clear chances to score.

Source:Xinhua