“It was the final chance for the generation so defined by Drogba to get through to the World Cup knockout rounds after failing in the two previous tournaments.” – BBC’s John Bennett
But it was not to be.
At 36 years this was Drogba’s last appearance on the World Cup stage.
He was substituted after 80 minutes on the field and received a fine ovation from the crowd.
Greece went on to win via a late penalty.