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Published 23:46 IST, November 20th 2022

World Cup highlights: Valencia's brace helps Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in opening game

Enner Valencia once again impressed with Ecuador, who kickstarted their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar. Valencia scored both goals for Ecuador. He scored the first from the penalty spot before scoring an outstanding header. Ecuador's victory over Qatar helps them claim all three points and the top spot of Group A for the time being until Senegal play the Netherlands.

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23:37 IST, November 20th 2022

Enner Valencia scores brace to help Ecuador register first win of FIFA World Cup 2022

Enner Valencia once again impressed with Ecuador, who kickstarted their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar. Valencia scored both goals for Ecuador. He scored the first from the penalty spot before scoring an outstanding header. Ecuador's victory over Qatar helps them claim all three points and the top spot of Group A for the time being until Senegal play the Netherlands.

22:54 IST, November 20th 2022

Qatar goalkeeper Al Sheeb makes brilliant save

Ecuador have been the dominant side for most of the match so far and almost scored a third with a curling effort. However, Qatar goalkeeper Al Sheeb was aware of the threat and made a decent save towards his left to keep the score at 2-0 in favour of Ecuador.

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22:40 IST, November 20th 2022

Second half gets underway with Ecuador leading 2-0

The second half gets underway with Ecuador leading 2-0. Both goals were scored by Enner Valencia.

22:24 IST, November 20th 2022

Enner Valencia doubles Ecuador's lead with fantastic header

Enner Valencia doubles Ecuador's lead with a brilliant header in the 31st minute.

 

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22:24 IST, November 20th 2022

Enner Valencia continues outstanding form in World Cups

Enner Valencia continues his staggering form in World Cups as he scored two more goals against Qatar, having scored all three of Ecuador's goals in the 2014 edition of the tournament.

21:59 IST, November 20th 2022

Ecuador take lead via penalty spot

Ecuador take the lead via the penalty spot as Enner Valencia puts the ball in the back of the net.

 

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21:59 IST, November 20th 2022

Ecuador celebrates after scoring first goal of FIFA World Cup 2022

Ecuador players celebrate after Enner Valencia scores the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

 

21:39 IST, November 20th 2022

Enner Valencia's goal ruled out for offside

Enner Valencia thought he had scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 but it was overturned for offside.

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21:14 IST, November 20th 2022

World Cup 2022: Qatar and Ecuador line-ups revealed

The line-ups of Qatar and Ecuador for the opening match of the World Cup 2022 have been revealed. 

 

21:04 IST, November 20th 2022

World Cup 2022: BTS singer Jung Kook performs at the opening ceremony

South Korean singer Jung Kook performed at the opening ceremony of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 

 

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21:00 IST, November 20th 2022

World Cup 2022: Opening ceremony starts in Qatar

The opening ceremony for the World Cup 2022 has begun before the kick-off between Qatar and Ecuador.  

 

20:43 IST, November 20th 2022

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 live in India?

Fans in India wondering how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 live can tune in to Sports 18 SD/HD. Meanwhile, fans can also track the live scores and updates of the clashes on the official social media handles of FIFA and the two teams in contention.

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20:43 IST, November 20th 2022

Qatar vs Ecuador live streaming details

Fans wanting to access the Qatar vs Ecuador live streaming can tune in to Jio Cinema.

20:43 IST, November 20th 2022

Qatar vs Ecuador predicted line-up

Qatar probable XI: Al-Sheeb; Ro-Ro, Al-Rawi, Salman, Hassan, Ahmed; Hatem, Boudiaf; Al-Haydos; Ali, Afif

Ecuador Probabal XI: Dominguez; Preciado, Porozo, Hincapie, Estupinan; Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo; Plata, Valencia, Ibarra.

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20:43 IST, November 20th 2022

Qatar and Ecuador fans gather in stadium

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 opener between Qatar and Ecuador, fans of both teams have gathered at the stadium.

 

20:43 IST, November 20th 2022