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With Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and three-time finalists the Netherlands to come, this looked like Qatar's easiest game on paper but they were totally outplayed. A dramatic opening to the contest saw Enner Valencia's header from close range ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee, but the South Americans did break the deadlock shortly after. Qatar's erratic goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb brought Valencia down in the box and the ex-West Ham forward stepped up to convert the spot-kick. It got worse for the hosts as Valencia powered in another header before half-time to leave the Al Bayt Stadium silenced at the break. Many supporters who had left the stadium at the interval did not return, leaving the ground around half empty for much of the second period. It contributed to a flat atmosphere both off and on the pitch, with Romario Ibarra's curling shot being pushed out by Al-Sheeb. Star men Almoez Ali and captain Hassan Al Haydos were both substituted with 20 minutes remaining, and the side were unable to muster a shot on target. • 'Terrible start' turns Qatar dream into nightmare • Fifa World Cup: Groups & Schedule • World Cup TV Coverage guide Valencia (centre-right) spent three years at West Ham between 2014-2017 - including a loan spell at Everton - before moving to Mexican side Tigres UANL Qatar's dream turns to nightmare After the controversies and conjecture, a football was finally kicked in the Qatar World Cup, 12 years on from being named as hosts...

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar brings the biggest international football tournament to the Middle East for the first time in its history. The host nation are making their debut in the competition as Felix Sanchez's side aim to keep focus on their performances on the pitch in the coming weeks. FIFA's controversial decision to award the World Cup to Qatar has been met with opposition due to the nation's stance on LGBT+ rights and widespread condemnation of their treatment of migrant workers in stadium constructions. A winter World Cup is another first, within a tournament of changes, and the move to alter the opening fixture has added to the list of alterations. MORE: Why is Qatar vs Ecuador the first World Cup match? Qatar face Ecuador on November 20 in Al Khor, in the first game of the 2022 World Cup, as per tradition for host nations since 2006 to kick off the competition. The hosts will deliver an opening ceremony before the match, with FIFA agreeing to a last-minute tweak, to appease the Qatari organisers and continue their pattern of opening nights. On paper, the contest does not inspire major interest from neutral fans, as it pits two of the lowest FIFA ranked sides in the competition against each other - with Qatar (50) and Ecuador (44). Qatar vs. Ecuador moved Following the original World Cup draw, this fixture was due to be the third game played in tournament, in another anomaly for the 2022 competition. The Qatari FA requested a switch from November 21 to 20, to allo...

Enner Valencia of Ecuador celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images Enner Valencia of Ecuador celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images In Ecuador’s case, Michael Estrada (No. 11) was seen ahead of the the line of goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb and the next Qatar player Abdelkarim Hasan Fadlalla. After a check using VAR and the Semi-automatic offside technology, the goal was ruled out as Estrada was seen influencing with the follow of play from the free-kick. What's your favourite More: Match Preview The FIFA World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, November 20. Making its World Cup debut, Qatar, which has won its last four friendlies, will look to make a winning start in a contest between the 50th and 44th ranked nations in the world before facing the big boys of Group A, the Netherlands and Senegal. Coach Felix Sanchez, in charge since 2017, is aware of the task in hand and is relying on the playing chemistry of the Al Saad gang – 13 of his 26 players come from the Qatar Super League champi...