Enner Valencia Shines as Ecuador Silences Hosts Qatar in Opener
The match began with early drama when a header from Valencia in the 3rd minute was ruled out for offside by VAR. However, Ecuador's pressure quickly paid off: вљЅ вљЅ Katar - Ekwador вљЅ вљЅ вљЅ
Qatar’s best opportunity came just before halftime when Almoez Ali missed a close-range header. In the second half, substitute Mohammed Muntari nearly pulled one back with a half-volley that grazed the top of the net. Team Statistics Enner Valencia Shines as Ecuador Silences Hosts Qatar
In a dominant performance, Ecuador’s captain scored twice in the first half, securing a comfortable win and making Qatar the first host nation in the tournament's 92-year history to lose its opening match. Match Highlights & Key Moments Team Statistics In a dominant performance
Valencia doubled the lead with a powerful header following a pinpoint cross from Ángelo Preciado .