Valencia the hero as Ecuador down Qatar
Enner Valencia was the hero as Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the 22nd FIFA World Cup. Ecuador downed the hosts 2-0 in their Qatar 2022 opener
Enner Valencia got both goals in the first half
Senegal and the Netherlands will play Group A’s second game tomorrow
Qatar 0-2 Ecuador
Goals: Valencia (16, 31)
Enner Valencia was the hero as Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 to make a flying start to their Group A campaign at this FIFA World Cup™. After the 33-year-old had an early goal ruled out for offside by VAR, he responded by winning and scoring a penalty and then doubling the advantage with a firm header.
Qatar, roared on by their magnificent supporters, did their best to find a way back into the game. But the normally reliable Almoez Ali missed a gilt-edged chance – a header from six yards out – after excellent work from Hassan Alhaydos.
Key moment
Valencia raced through on goal and was tripped by Saad Alsheeb. The Fenerbahce striker picked himself up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot. It was a display of real nerve on the biggest of stages. THE Stopagetime sports Highlights and Commentary- Men and women’s sports podcast
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