Ecuador started the World Cup by defeating the hosts

Valencia scores 2 goal । File image

The 22nd edition of the Football World Cup started on Sunday. In the opening match at the Al-Bayat Stadium in Al-Khor, Ecuador beat the host Qatar 2-0.

Ecuador could have gone ahead in the third minute of the match. Ener sent the ball into the Valencia Qatari net

But the goal was canceled due to offside. Ecuador took the lead in the 16th minute. Valencia scored from the penalty. Ecuador doubled the gap in the 32nd minute of the match. The goal scorer is Valencia. He scored the goal from the pass of Angolo Preciado.

Ecuador went into the break with a 2-0 goal lead. Even after the break, the Latin team dominated the match. However, they did not see any more goals. As a result, the Valencia team left the field with a 2-0 victory. 

Iconic Goal Celebration after scoring two consecutive goal। Photo;AFP

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