Qatar have turn into the primary host nation to lose their opening World Cup fixture.
Their 2-0 loss to Ecuador set an unlucky new report for the nation.
A brace from Enner Valencia secured the three factors for the South Individuals and put them first-placed in Group A till Senegal tackle the Netherlands on Monday, November 21.
A controversial VAR choice dominated out Ecuador’s opening objective earlier than Valencia transformed a Sixteenth-minute penalty to open the scoring. He then doubled his facet’s lead within the thirty first minute, earlier than choosing up an harm late within the first half.
Qatar by no means appeared like taking something from the conflict; zero pictures on the right track in comparison with their opponent’s three and simply 47% possession. In addition they picked up 4 yellow playing cards after committing 15 fouls.
What subsequent for the hosts?
Their subsequent likelihood to choose up a win is towards Senegal on Friday, November 25, who’re the overwhelming favourites to win the tie. They’re, nevertheless, with out prolific attacker Sadio Mane for the event.
