Cote d’Ivoire head coach, Jean -Louis Gasset says Nigeria’s ultra defensive approach made life difficult for his side in their Group A clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Thursday. Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro opted for a 3-4-3 formation which stifled the hosts’ attacking threat. The Elephants created two scoring chances in the first half but were clearly outplayed after the break. Gasset admitted that his team struggled with the physicality of the Nigerians in the game. “It was a very physical match; Nigeria chose to play very low with a five-man defense to ex…