The FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events globally for all lovers of football. The fact that it doesn’t happen every year gives the winning team a chance to hold onto the title for a long time. Football is one of the most followed and loved sports globally and that’s why, whenever we have the World Cup, the excitement certainly reaches at its peak.
In the first opening game between Qatar and Ecuador, Enner Valencia’s two goals in the first-half led Ecuador to a dominant 2-0 victory over Qatar on Sunday. This happened as the home nation froze on their big night with a not-so-impressive display. This has made them the first World Cup hosts to lose their opening game. For the unversed, Valencia, who had already had a third-minute header ruled out by VAR for offside, slotted in the tournament’s opening goal from the penalty spot in the 16th minute after being brought down by nervous-looking goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb.
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