NOVEMBER 20TH, 2022

GROUP A

RESULTS: 0-2

GOAL SCORERS

Qatar: 

n/a

Ecuador:

Enner Valencia - 16' (P); 31'

Enner Valencia bags the first goal of this tournament.

This is Qatar's first-ever World Cup.

Qatar are the first hosts in the history of the World Cup to lose the opening match.

Verdict:

I did not find the opening game exciting as I was almost lulled to sleep, but I endured it. Qatar did not come alive at all, but I am still hoping to see more from them as the tournament progresses. At least a little bit.

Valencia had a great game for Ecuador, and I expect them to continue to prove the doubters wrong.