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Amad Diallo scores 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire leave it late to sink Ecuador
The substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Côte d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their Group E opener.
TL;DR
- Amad Diallo scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
- Côte d’Ivoire defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their Group E opener.
- This was Côte d’Ivoire's first World Cup win against a South American opponent.
- Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten run was halted.
- Yan Diomande had a notable performance, terrorizing Ecuador's left side.
- John Yeboah and Alan Minda hit the crossbar for Ecuador in the first half.
- Elye Wahi's strike also skimmed the crossbar in the second half.
- Côte d’Ivoire has the youngest squad at this World Cup.
- This was Côte d’Ivoire's first World Cup appearance since 2014.