Ecuador's Valencia scores first goal of 2022 World Cup
Ecuador's Enner Valencia scores their first goal from the penalty spot. Photo: REUTERS
Ecuador scored the first goal of the World Cup as Enner Valencia netted from the spot after the South Americans were awarded a penalty against the hosts Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
Ecuador scored the first goal of the World Cup as Enner Valencia netted from the spot after the South Americans were awarded a penalty against the hosts Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
Earlier in the third minute of the match, Ecuador captain Valencia had a goal ruled out for offside. Players celebrated the early goal but referee Daniele Orsato ruled it out after a VAR check.
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