FIFA World Cup 2022: Ecuador missed an opportunity of scoring a aim within the first 5 minutes of the match after their skipper Enner Valencia was discovered off-side following a VAR verify.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 20, 2022 22:08 IST
FIFA WC 2022: Qatar survive large scare after VAR verify robs Ecuador of first aim. Courtesy: AP
By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: Ecuador had each probability of taking a 1-0 lead of their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in opposition to Qatar on Sunday, November 20 on the Al Bayt Stadium.
However, the aim was denied, a lot to their agony. Goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb got here an extended method to stopping a free-kick from Felix Torres, however he couldn’t fairly succeed. Enner Valencia, the Ecuador skipper, managed a superb header and appeared to have scored a aim.
The Ecuador gamers celebrated in ecstasy inside the primary 4 minutes of the match. However, the aim was checked for an off-side by a Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Replays confirmed that Valencia was off-side when the free kick befell.
It was an in depth name, however ultimately, Qatar would have heaved a sigh of aid. However, quickly after, the Ecuador skipper made amends as he gave his workforce a vital 1-0 lead within the 18th minute.
Alsheeb, the Qatar goalkeeper, had the rub of the inexperienced going his means earlier. However, luck didn’t favour him for lengthy. He tried to cease Valencia from scoring a aim, however as an alternative ended up incomes a Yellow Card.
To make issues work, Ecuador earned a penalty. Valencia waited for the goalkeeper to dive earlier than scoring. He hit the ball into the bottom-right nook. This time round, luck favoured Valencia as Qatar erupted in pleasure and jubilation.
Soon after, Valencia gave Ecuador a 2-0 lead as Qatar saved trying completely helpless. It’s pertinent to notice that no workforce has ever misplaced a gap match of the FIFA World Cup.
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sabyasachi chowdhury
Published On:
Nov 20, 2022
