World Cup: Ivory Coast beats Ecuador with late strike from Amad Diallo
Substitute Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute goal to secure a victory for Ivory Coast in their Group E opener against Ecuador
Ivory Coast kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener on Saturday. The match was a tightly contested affair from the start, with both sides creating multiple goal-scoring opportunities throughout the game but repeatedly failing to convert them until the final moments of play.[1][2]
Ecuador had looked strong and competitive for most of the match, putting in a solid performance. However, their defense was finally breached in the 90th minute when substitute Amad Diallo broke through to score the decisive and only goal of the match.[1][2]
Diallo secured the victory for Ivory Coast with a clinical left-footed shot, sealing a dramatic finish to the opening game. The late strike ensured that Ivory Coast claimed all three points in Group E, leaving Ecuador empty-handed despite their strong showing during the contest.[1][2]
