Ecuador have kicked off their World Cup marketing campaign with a simple 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar.
Enner Valencia’s third-minute purpose was dominated out offside after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) test, however it didn’t take lengthy for the skilled striker to open his tally on the Al Bayt Stadium, the 60,000 tent-shaped venue that hosted the match’s inaugural match.
After being introduced down by Qatar’s goalkeeper Saad al-Sheeb, Valencia scored from the penalty spot within the sixteenth minute to place Ecuador within the lead. The 33-year-old doubled his objectives within the thirty first minute when he headed dwelling a cross from Angelo Preciado.
Ecuador’s subsequent match can be in opposition to the Netherlands on Friday, November 25, whereas Qatar will face Senegal on the identical day.