Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the World Cup before being taken off on a stretcher as Ecuador drew with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead after just five minutes and four seconds – the quickest goal so far in Qatar – when he struck a shot beautifully into the top of the net.
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Enner Valencia scored a brace as Ecuador condemned host nation Qatar to an opening game defeat. Valencia converted an early penalty kick and guided a fine header into the Qatari net in a first half blitz that left the hosts stunned as they struggled throughout.
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group A features a powerhouse of European football that is on the rise once again. It also features the host nation, a controversial South American qualifier and one of Africa’s strongest teams. Here’s your guide to Group A.
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