<p><br /> Ivory Coast boss Sven-Goran Eriksson feels it is a shame his team are likely to exit the World Cup without showing their true potential.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Africans play North Korea in their final Group G game this afternoon needing a wildly unlikely scenario to unfold to reach the second round.<br /> </p><p><br /> Not only have the Ivorians got to win in Nelspruit, but Brazil must also beat Portugal and Eriksson's men need to make up nine goals in the process.<br /> </p><p><br /> It is a task the Swede regrets is all but beyond his team.<br /> </p><p><br /> "The players are getting better and better and as a team we are getting better and better," said the former England manager.<br /> </p><p><br /> "It is a pity for us it is the last game because I think in Europe, around the world, we could win more matches. It is a very good team."<br /> </p><p><br /> He added: "Whatever happens, Ivory Coast has a great future as a football team. I am really impressed with all the players we have."<br /> </p>
