The FIFA World Cup 2022 is underway as a host nation, Qatarconfronted Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, losing 2-0. We’ve got you covered with every essential moment from start to finish!
Qatar vs. Ecuador Featured | FIFA World Cup 2022
Qatar and Ecuador kicked off the 2022 FIFA World Cup in style! Ecuador showed urgency and scored a penalty goal from Enner Valencia in the 16th minute. Valencia did not end there, as they scored their second goal in the 31st minute. Both teams had chances in the second half but the score would remain 2-0 in favor of Ecuador.
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Qatar vs Ecuador
Early goal cleared
Ecuador looked to have the first goal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup when Enner Valencia scored at 2:38, but it was ruled offside after a VAR check.
First goal!
After Qatar goalkeeper Saad Abdullah Al Sheeb received a yellow card, Valencia struck from the penalty spot to give Ecuador a 1-0 lead at 15:47.
Ecuador Enner Valencia scores the goal against Qatar at 15′ | FIFA World Cup 2022
Watch Ecuador’s Enner Valencia score a goal against Qatar 15 minutes into the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Ecuador’s Enner Valencia has suffered a foul in the area and scores a PK goal against Qatar
Enner Valencia was fouled in the area for a penalty, and Ecuador took the lead against Qatar in the first half.
Do it again!
Valencia scored their second goal of the match. The striker scored a header at 30:42, giving Ecuador a 2-0 lead.
Ecuador Enner Valencia scores a goal against Qatar in the 30′ | FIFA World Cup 2022
Watch Ecuador’s Enner Valencia score a goal against Qatar in the 30th minute of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Valencia leaves the game
The star of the game, Valencia, left with an injury shortly before half-time and never returned.
Lost opportunity
It was a difficult road for Qatar. While they were blanked, Qatar had a handful of scoring chances that they failed to capitalize on, including the one below at 85:27.
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