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Ecuador defeats Qatar in the tournament’s opening game

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On Sunday, the World Cup’s opening match saw Ecuador defeat Qatar 2-0.

The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometres (31 miles) outside of Doha, was built to resemble a Bedouin tent, and it served as the site of the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world.

Enner Valenica of Ecuador had headed the ball into the net after three minutes of a frenetic opening to the game at the stadium constructed like a Bedouin tent, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

After Valencia dribbled past Qatari goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb, who grabbed his shin and the referee pointed to the spot, Ecuador did take the lead thirteen minutes later. The penalty was calmly rolled in by Valencia.

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Ecuador defeats Qatar in the tournament’s opening game.

On Sunday, the World Cup’s opening match saw Ecuador defeat Qatar 2-0.

At the Bedouin tent-in, the opening match of the first Globe Cup held in the Arab world was played.

Valencia continued to score goals against Qatar until the end of the game, which was the last goal.

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The World Cup got started as the month-long football extravaganza started following a grueling 12-year build-up marred by off-field controversy.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar attended the match between the host nation and Ecuador in the magnificent Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, which is located 50 kilometres (31 miles) outside of Doha.

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