This weblog is now closed, thanks for becoming a member of us. These had been the updates on the Qatar v Ecuador World Cup 2022 match on Sunday, November 20.
- Enner Valencia’s penalty kick and header (16′, 31′) helped Ecuador see off Qatar within the World Cup’s opening-day match.
- The sport was performed at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
- FIFA rankings: Qatar 50, Ecuador 44
- Along with Ecuador and Qatar, Group A contains the Netherlands and reigning African champions Senegal.
The lengthy wait is lastly behind us, and the primary of 64 matches have ended with Ecuador triumphing 2-0 over hosts, Qatar.
Within the first half, Ecuador threatened to attain much more targets, however within the second half they appeared content material to take a seat again somewhat, which allowed Qatar the mandatory latitude to get themselves again into the competition.
Whereas the passing between the traces did enhance considerably, it was the ending within the remaining third, which in the end proved the distinction for Qatar.
How Felix Sanchez motivates his troops from right here can be telling as they face stiffer opposition subsequent in Senegal on Friday and the Netherlands on November 29.
As for Ecuador, with an important three factors in hand, they subsequent face the Dutch on Friday earlier than ending their group matches in opposition to Senegal on the twenty ninth.
It has been a pleasure to have you ever be part of us at this time, and we bid you farewell till the subsequent slate of thrilling matches on Monday!
We’re simply getting began…#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/TeuB1C4fuK
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
Valencia has rocketed to the summit of the match’s prime scorers listing for now, however that isn't all he can be identified for going ahead.
5 – Enner #Valencia has scored every of Ecuador’s final 5 targets on the #FIFAWorldCup – the report is held by Eusébio (Portugal 1966), Paolo Rossi (Italy 1982) and Oleg Salenko (Russia 1994) who scored six in a row of their nation. Centre. pic.twitter.com/F15hp6LOVg
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) November 20, 2022
Within the lead-up to the match, Caicedo was touted as a key member of the Ecuador squad, and he confirmed up when it mattered probably the most.
Moises Caicedo’s recreation by numbers vs. Qatar:
92% cross accuracy
54 touches
44 passes accomplished
2/3 floor duels gained
2 interceptionsMidfield maestro. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/UQ7e4to4sA
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 20, 2022
Within the wealthy footballing historical past of this match, this was the primary time that the primary aim of the opening match was scored from the penalty spot.
1 – The 2022 version is the primary ever World Cup match to see the primary aim be scored from the penalty spot, courtesy of Ecuador captain Enner Valencia. Composure. pic.twitter.com/DDQ2VkinCL
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 20, 2022
Sarmiento nearly left his mark on proceedings with a second-half effort.
He made his World Cup debut at 20, however who would be the different younger upstarts to make their affect on the match?
🇪🇨 20-year-old Jeremy Sarmiento makes his World Cup Debut
Seeing younger expertise giving a chance on the most important stage is only a lovely factor 💚
Kudos Ecuador 🫶#FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/DvPB3Bx39L
— Antonio Mango (@AntonioMango4) November 20, 2022
The unsavoury style of this consequence might linger a bit longer than the hosts would really like within the grand scheme of issues.
1 – Qatar 🇶🇦 are the primary crew to lose their first recreation as hosts of the World Cup. Shy. #FIFAWorldCup2022pic.twitter.com/kFmJx5cZjd
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) November 20, 2022
The referee blows the whistle to deliver the primary match of the World Cup to an finish.
For the hosts, it wasn’t the consequence they had been hoping for – particularly as Ecuador is arguably the weakest of the three groups of their group.
For Ecuador, after a blistering first half-hour of play, they seemed to carry again considerably and tried to maintain their defensive form as Qatar more and more seemed extra snug on the ball and dominated possession within the second half.
However Qatar didn't handle a single shot heading in the right direction throughout the recreation, whereas Ecuador transformed two of their three photographs heading in the right direction.
Learn the match report right here.
Caicedo and Michael Estrada make their approach off the pitch for Ecuador as Alan Franco and Kevin Rodriguez are introduced on.
The fourth official has additionally signalled for 5 further minutes of stoppage time.
Muntari nearly units Al Bayt alight as he receives a deep ball from the defender after which tries on the run to beat the keeper off his line with a volley, however the ball lands on prime of the netting of the crossbar.
That will have been an unbelievable strike if it had landed.
Samiento nearly leaves his mark on the World Cup as a floor cross from the advancing full-back on the left facet is ricocheted off the defender and lands at his ft.
He steadies himself for a curling strike in direction of the best facet of the online however will get far an excessive amount of elevation on it.
“Actually, actually poor,” says Sultan, one of many company watching the sport on the majlis in Al Rayyan.
“It is a actually disappointing efficiency. All of the world leaders are there, and we’re enjoying like this? The supervisor has inquiries to reply. Particularly as we nonetheless have two robust groups to play in Senegal and the Netherlands.”
The followers right here simply wish to see a very good probability for the Qataris. Will they get that?
Akram Afif makes an attempt a long-distance strike from nicely exterior the field on the left facet, however the ball clears the crossbar fairly comfortably.
Qatar are undoubtedly far more composed on the ball, however their work within the remaining third leaves a lot to be desired.
And thru all of that, the ailing double goalscorer Valencia, who has been the recipient of some tough challenges, is substituted for Jose Cifuentes.
Possession could also be nine-tenths of the regulation, nevertheless it isn’t sufficient to win soccer matches. With quarter-hour to go, right here’s how the stats are trying:
Free kick gained by Ecuador about 40 metres out, which Estupinan takes, however he fails to search out anybody contained in the field.
The ball is cleared to the touchline, and two substitutions are made by the hosts as captain Hassan Al Haydos makes approach for Mohammed Waad Albayati and Mohammed Muntari comes on for Almoez.
Substitution
Our first substitution of the match is upon us as Ibarra, who had that sole probability for Ecuador earlier within the second half, makes approach for Jeremy Sarmiento.
Angelo Preciado is clearly struggling on the market as Ecuador could look to make the primary substitution of the match.
Seems like he's winded from an earlier problem as he receives some remedy from the medical employees.
He's taken off to the facet for now, nevertheless it seems to be like Ecuador will press on with out the change.
First actual probability on the internet within the second half from Ecuador as Al Sheeb is ready to parry away an try from Romario Ibarra.
The central attacker receives the ball simply exterior the field earlier than chopping in to his proper and making an attempt to finesse the ball previous the goalkeeper.
Qatar have more and more seemed extra snug on the market because the match has progressed however nonetheless appear to battle placing collectively significant passes.
The Ecuadorians have made a number of threatening runs into the field, however the centre backs have responded nicely to this point.
Followers are reacting on the stadium:
“We had excessive hopes. The gamers appear nervous. I would like us to attain one aim and after that something is feasible. We have to play our recreation and never really feel strain. We're at house,” stated Nasser Alshammari, as he waited to purchase espresso earlier than the second half began.
Khalid al-Shammari added: “That first half was not good in any respect. Our gamers want to simply play their recreation and overlook about strain. We have now the gamers however perhaps they really feel strain enjoying in our first World Cup match.”
The gamers are out and able to start battle as soon as once more.
Qatar would love an early aim to set the stage for a fightback, however one will get the sense that one other aim from the guests might deflate Qatari sails.
Let’s see what we've in retailer.
“The company on Qatari TV are agreeing with the evaluation of these right here within the majlis in Al Rayyan,” al-Shamahi reviews.
“The crew look nervous and wish to noticeably up their recreation within the second half. One of many company right here, Mubarak al-Naeemi, tells me he predicted 2-0 to Ecuador earlier than the sport. He is aware of his stuff – he used to play for the native Qatari groups Al-Rayyan and Al-Gharafa within the Nineteen Eighties and performed with Qatari midfielder Akram Afif’s dad, Hassan.”
Festivities on the Asian City Cricket Stadium haven't let up as followers are handled to a Bollywood music and bhangra efficiency.
All through the night, a lot of the music has catered to the largely South Asian crowd, which makes up a lot of the migrant labour pressure that lives in Qatar.
Hamza Mohamed on the stadium asks if Qatar can mount a comeback within the second half.
“First half was not good,” Rabi Azzam, a Qatari fan, advised him. “This isn't what we anticipated. I hoped for higher efficiency.
“The second half is coming and, God keen, we'll come again.”
Time for some extra footage.
Simply on the stroke of the fifth minute of stoppage time, an exquisite cross from the best nearly nets Qatar their first aim, however Almoez, who's barely 5 metres away from the aim, fails to get sufficient on it as he heads it broad of the best upright.
The shot ends what was a promising remaining 5 to 10 minutes of motion within the first half for the host facet as Felix Sanchez has his work minimize out if he's to provoke his troops for an essential second half forward.
Ecuador dominated proceedings for big swathes of the primary half, however they did look weak at occasions on the again, so they may definitely be misled in the event that they attempt to relaxation on their two-goal benefit.
Can Qatar bounce again? We can have that reply shortly.
Replace and a correction – it wasn’t a large display on the souq. That is it – the little inexperienced factor within the center.
And the display has now been taken away anyway …
The fourth official has signalled 5 additional minutes of stoppage time, which was inevitable given all of the tough challenges we've had to date.
Al Jazeera’s Hamza Mohamed reviews from Al Bayt Stadium: “All of the noise within the stadium is coming from the best hand facet – the Ecuadorian stand. Eerie silence from the house part. This was not a part of the sport plan.”
A lot better from Qatar as they've began to look extra settled on the market.
Big cheers from the stadium because the attackers attempt to navigate by way of a resolute Ecuador defence, which has solely allowed one aim of their earlier seven outings.
Valencia sadly has been introduced down as soon as extra, and this time, the stretcher has been introduced on however is quickly waved away.
1000's of soccer followers are watching the sport on big screens on the Asian City Cricket Stadium in Doha.
A gaggle of Ghanaians are deep in dialogue, debating and predicting who will win. “Qatar must assault, take extra possession,” Joseph Asante, a labourer with a provide chain firm, advised Al Jazeera. “They appear extra nervous once they have the ball. … Perhaps it’s the event.”
Hooked up to the fan zone is a hypermarket the place individuals have additionally gathered to look at the sport, together with these working on the retailer.
Some individuals began to depart when that second aim hit the again of the Qatari internet.
Yellow card
Third yellow of the half, this time awarded to Qatar’s Karim Boudiaf after Valencia is introduced down once more.
Looks like he has been the goal for fairly a number of premature challenges from the opposing defence.
After somewhat over half an hour performed, it’s not trying good for Qatar…
Objective!
Valencia is having a dream begin to his World Cup as Ecuador double their benefit because of a stunning lengthy ball from simply exterior the field on the best. It finds the attacker, who heads the ball beautifully to the best of Al Sheeb.
Valencia might have arguably had a 30-minute hat-trick if it wasn’t for the sooner disallowed aim.
Qatar are in actual bother now as they haven’t even touched the ball inside Ecuador’s field.
Yellow card
First yellow for Ecuador now as Moises Caicedo brings down a Qatari participant close to the midway line and the referee is on the case straightaway.
Al Jazeera’s Abubakr al-Shamahi is at a majlis, or assembly room, in al-Rayyan.
“All of the company within the majlis can do is chortle at how dangerous the Qatari defending was for that disallowed aim,” he says. “They’re hoping the Qatari crew was simply getting the errors out of the way in which early.”
A couple of minutes later, Abubakr provides:
“Silence on the majlis after that aim went in and basic disappointment with the crew’s efficiency to this point, particularly the defence. Perhaps it’s nerves? Who is aware of. Anyway, it’s dinner time, perhaps the meals will perk us up right here.”
Yellow card
Almoez Ali unceremoniously brings down an advancing Valencia exterior the field and is issued the primary yellow of the match.
Clear indicators of frustration from the Qatari gamers as they've simply not been in a position to string collectively passes because the Ecuadorans have dominated possession to the tune of 58%.
Estupinan into the thick of issues once more as he nearly creates one other alternative for Ecuador, however he's flagged for offside as he tries to parry a header from the close to left facet of the aim again to the converging attacker contained in the field, who finally ends up aiming it skywards.
GOAL!! Enner Valencia from the spot.
🇶🇦 Qatar 0-1 Ecuador 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/JmZHMQ02qq
— FIFA World Cup 2022 (@2022_QatarWC) November 20, 2022
Objective!
A sense of deja vu permeates Al Bayt Stadium as Valencia, who gained the penalty, is tasked with taking the almighty spot kick. The attacker does it with fashion as he nonchalantly slots it to the best of a diving Al Sheeb, who guesses the mistaken approach.
Ecuador totally deserved that after the early waves of assault that they had on the Qatari finish.
With that aim, Valencia turns into the all-time highest aim scorer for Ecuador in World Cups.
Penalty probability
Valencia makes amends for the sooner let-off by successful a penalty after being taken down by Saad Al Sheeb with the referee straightaway pointing to the spot.
Ecuador are dominating the early exchanges after that early disallowed aim as they proceed to assault the field.
They win a right-side nook that's in the end thwarted by the Qatari defence with a resolute header again within the different course.
VAR disallowed aim
We nearly had our first aim of the match after Ecuador’s Enner Valencia scores a header because of a long-distance free-kick try from Pervis Estupinan near the midway line.
The guests have a good time, however the aim is quickly reviewed and disallowed as a result of a defensive mix-up on the again.
Fortunate let-off for the hosts as we're again to sq. one.
The gamers have lined up for his or her respective anthems and are raring to go!
Do you assume the hosts will begin off the match in fashion, or will Ecuador have one thing to say about that?
We needs to be in for an enthralling 90 minutes forward!
It’s time for🇶🇦 vs 🇪🇨#FIFAWorldCup#Qatar2022pic.twitter.com/fWvwLhtuPS
— WinxSky (@WinxSky15) November 20, 2022
As is the customized, Marcel Desailly, a member of the 1998 World Cup-winning squad, palms over France’s 2018 trophy to FIFA organisers because the world awaits a probably new champion in just some weeks.
Marcel Desailly handing over the World Cup again to Fifa. pic.twitter.com/ukWGkgxHnw
— Osman 🎗 (@OsmanZtheGooner) November 20, 2022
Galindez, Estupinan, Hincapie, Torres, Preciado, Ibarra, Caicedo, Mendez, Plata, Estrada, Valencia
🔥 ¡Alineación de #LaTri!
🆚 Qatar
🏟 Estadio Al Bayt
🗓 Fecha # 1
🕚 11h00 (ECU)
🏆 #FIFAWorldCup#HaremosHistoria🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/8cJexKoaQz— La Tri 🇪🇨 (@LaTri) November 20, 2022
It is recreation time: Who will win the opening match of the #FIFAWorldCup? 👇
— AJE Sport (@AJE_Sport) November 20, 2022
Hatim, Hassan, Miguel, Al Sheeb, Al Amin, Boudiaf, Afif, Al-Haydos, Ali, Boualem, Al Rawi
📄 Beginning XI for our 🇶🇦 nationwide crew in tonight’s #FIFAWorldCup opener in opposition to Ecuador
All the most effective to #AlAnnabi! 💪 #AllForAlAnnabi#Qatar2022pic.twitter.com/pte0mEVSCE
— Qatar Soccer Affiliation (@QFA_EN) November 20, 2022
As is customary with most World Cups, the match normally ushers in a brand new era of footballing stars but additionally marks the ultimate alternative for another illustrious names to characteristic on this world spectacle.
We listing 10 such gamers who will almost certainly be collaborating of their remaining quadrennial occasion.
Who’s the true #GOAT𓃵!?
Like #Messi𓃵 Retweet #CR7𓃵pic.twitter.com/U6gKFBzkzo
— #FIFAWorldCup 💎 (@FIFAWorldsCup_) November 19, 2022
The opening ceremony has began.
Organisers say the seven-act narration is guided by “a powerful visible idea, a bespoke musical challenge and world class abilities, interlacing Qatari custom with worldwide tradition”.
The “brave and uplifting” La’eeb is the official mascot for this 12 months’s FIFA World Cup 2022.
His title in Arabic means super-skilled participant, and he's impressed by the ghutra, a conventional headdress worn by Arab males.
Based on FIFA, La’eeb lives in a parallel mascot-verse and he has attended each earlier World Cup.
Right here is a photograph:
https://t.co/WZv12FjNS8pic.twitter.com/4Fc5sTOGQa
— Laeeb (@Laeeb2022) November 12, 2022
The ceremony begins at 5:30pm (14:30 GMT). BTS singer and Okay-Pop famous person Jung Kook has confirmed his efficiency.
The official match anthem and soundtrack will characteristic within the ceremony, as will La’eeb, the match’s mascot, who can have his personal function to play.
"See you on the Opening!" – Jung Kook
Immediately, 5.30pm native time. #Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/3oulTUthBV
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
Group A includes the Netherlands, Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar .
With a median world rating of 30, and a selection of 48 rating locations between strongest and weakest, Group A appears the weakest.
The Netherlands (eighth), ought to sail by way of. Senegal (18th) ought to see off Ecuador (forty fourth). Qatar (fiftieth) have a house benefit – and when gamers have expertise enjoying within the Center East’s situations, this might depend for lots.
Veteran ahead and captain Enner Valencia, whose 35 targets is Ecuador’s highest tally, can be main the cost, ably assisted by winger Angel Mena.
In assist, a brand new era of younger gamers who've been constructing recreation expertise throughout Europe, like 20-year-old midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who made his mark on the English Premier League with 19 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion.
However the participant to look at is 22-year-old Gonzalo Plata. Loads rests on the star winger, who returned to the sphere in October after struggling an ankle harm.
“I’m assured the gamers will give their finest in all three matches and that we'll undergo,” Hassan Al-Haydos, Qatar’s captain, advised Al Jazeera.
“We are going to give a efficiency that can be as much as the extent of the organisation of this World Cup, and we'll make our nation proud.”
The star of the Qatar crew is left-winger Akram Afif. The 25-year-old was the 2019 Asian Footballer of the 12 months after his one aim and 10 assists led Qatar to the continental trophy.
Veteran midfielder Abdulaziz Hatem additionally performs an important function within the crew.
And you must be careful for Abdelkarim Hassan.
Hassan is a left-sided defender who additionally performed an important function in Qatar’s Asian Cup 2019. In 2018, he was recognised with the Asian Footballer of the 12 months award.
FIFA has described its decide, Orsato, as “one in all Europe’s most skilled referees”. He turns 47 on Wednesday.
Till 2016, FIFA had a compulsory age restrict of 45 on match officers for worldwide video games.
Ecuador certified for the World Cup in fashion with 5 house wins and only one defeat.
The nation has the second-youngest crew within the match after the US crew and is betting that youthful exuberance will triumph.
“We got here right here on the seventeenth. It’s been beautiful. That is my third World Cup. We’re completely satisfied to play the primary match. There are about 5,000 of us attending this match,” Gabriel Calderon, an Ecuador fan, advised Al Jazeera. “We are going to win 1-0.”
As soon as ranked 113th on the earth, Qatar’s nationwide crew has risen to fiftieth within the FIFA rankings.
The Annabi will come to the pitch after a six-month coaching camp, making them one of many groups with the longest preparations for a World Cup ever.
“We all know that we face three very prime groups,” Felix Sanchez, Qatar’s coach, advised Al Jazeera. However he hopes enjoying at house will give them “some additional motivation to compete at our highest stage”.
Sanchez has been with the nationwide crew since 2017 and has a win share of 53.5 to this point.
“We are going to win. We're enjoying at house. Greater than 40,000 of our followers will assist our crew,” Fathi al-Yazidi advised Al Jazeera at Al Bayt Stadium.
“House benefit can be of nice assist. I believe we'll win 3- 1.”
Al Bayt is 45 minutes north of Doha in Al Khor, about 35km (21miles) away.
Followers can take the Doha Metro crimson line to the northernmost cease, Lusail QNB, and hop on a shuttle bus from there to the stadium, which is 24km (15 miles) away.
Organisers advise giving your self loads of time to get there. The bus journey takes no less than 25 minutes and is a 15-minute stroll from the drop-off level to the stadium.
For holders of a Hayya card – a fan ID that enables ticket-holders entry into Qatar and the stadiums – public transport can be free between November 10 and December 23.
Each squads are aiming excessive this World Cup.
Qatar are the reigning Asian champions, successful their first-ever Asian Cup title in 2019 and later making a semi-final look on the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2021 as a visitor nation.
Ecuador had a powerful qualifying marketing campaign in South America, shedding simply as soon as at house. They surprised Colombia 6-1, beat Uruguay, took 4 factors in opposition to Chile and drew with Brazil and Argentina.
Al Bayt is simple to identify; it’s the stadium that seems to be like the standard Bedouin tents of the area.
It’s additionally new, inaugurated in November 2021 on the opening ceremony of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021.
Al Bayt is the second-largest stadium in Qatar – after Lusail Stadium – and it could host as much as 60,000 individuals.
After the match, 28,000 seats can be donated to creating international locations, and the vacated area can be used for a five-star lodge, shopping center and different sports activities amenities.
The stadium will host eight video games throughout the World Cup: the opening match, 5 group matches, one knock-out spherical match and the semi-final.
Twelve years in the past, Qatar gained the bid to host the World Cup 2022, setting off years of labor and anticipation.
Now, the primary match of the match is lower than 5 hours away.
All eyes are on Qatar, with hundreds of followers heading to the stadium and thousands and thousands watching on tv.
Qatar will tackle Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium at 7pm (16:00 GMT).
Observe the most recent updates right here forward of the opening match of the primary soccer World Cup to be held within the Center East.
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