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.
Man of the moment 💫#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WeJx32LLAL
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
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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.
Composed 😎🇪🇨#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/d1pBPGmePJ
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
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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.
First goal ✅
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
First celebration ✅#Qatar2022 is well underway! pic.twitter.com/oeMr9y4W2F
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.
Here’s how 🇶🇦 and 🇪🇨 line-up today!#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
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.
What a performance, Jung Kook! ✨#Dreamers2022 | @bts_bighit
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
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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.
La'eeb 🫶#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/BmqeDmZAET
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
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.
The atmosphere is building! 😁#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jpH28QL2Ze
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
20:43 IST, November 20th 2022