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West Ham star Haller scores on Ivory Coast debut against Madagascar

West Ham United star Sebastien Haller scored his first international goal for Ivory Coast in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar on Thursday.

After a goalless first-half in Abidjan, Parma forward Gervinho opened the scoring for Patrice Beaumelle's side in the 48th minute and Haller doubled the lead, seven minutes later.

The 26-year-old came off the bench to make his international debut for the Ivory Coast after replacing Jonathan Kodjia in the 23rd minute.

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