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The Grand opening of FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 happened in Al Bayt Stadim, Doha. It is only second instant when FIFA is being organized in ASIA. 2002 was the first time when it was hosted in South Korea. Before the game some big performances happened as a part of opening ceremony, especially by BTS’s JUNGKOOK, MORGAN FREEMAN and SHAKIRA.
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The first match was played between Ecuador Vs Qatar, Ecuador won it with an ease. As for first 30 minutes Qatar’s player was not able to touch the ball inside the Ecuador’s box. The final score were 2-0. Both the goal was scored by Enner Valencia at 16th and 31st minutes of the game. Another key highlight of the match was, Qatar became first host who lost its opening game in FIFA World Cup 2022.
Ecuador Vs Qatar | Key Highlights | FIFA World Cup 2022
- At 15th Min, PENALTY for Ecuador. Qatar’s keeper Saad Al Sheeb booked for YELLOW card because he fouls Enner Valencia inside the box.
2. At 16th Min, Enner Valencia hits first goal of the tournament. Ecuador 1-0 Qatar.
3. At 22nd Min, YELLOW card to Qatar’s Almoez Ali.
4. At 36th Min, Another YELLOW card for Qatar’s Karim Boudiaf for a dangerous challenge on Valencia. Match was stopped for some time.
5. After half-Time, No Changes for both teams.
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6. At 56th Min, Ecuador’s Jhegson Mendez is booked to YELLOW card for nasty challenge to Akram Afif.
7. At 68th Min, SUBSTITUTION for Ecuador | Jeremy Sarmiento replaces Romario Ibarra.
8. At 71st Min, SUBSTITUTION for Qatar | Mohammed Muntari and Mohammed Waad replace Hassan Al Haydos and Almoez Ali.
9. At 77th Min, SUBSTITUTION for Ecuador | Jose Cifuentas replaces Enner Valencia.
10. At 78th, YELLOW card, Qatar’s Akram Afif is booked for a nasty challenge on Gonzalo Plata.
11. At 90th Min, 5 more minutes added as stoppage time. Finally Ecuador defeated Qatar by 2-0.
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