Ivory Coast created a big upset by defeating Ecuador 1-0 in the Group E match of the FIFA World Cup. Amad Diallo scored the winning goal in the 90th minute. With this defeat, Ecuador’s unbeaten record of 19 matches was also broken.
Philadelphia: A major upset has been seen in the Group E match of the FIFA World Cup. Ivory Coast has defeated Latin American team Ecuador 1-0. This close match, held at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium in Philadelphia, was decided in the 90th minute. Amad Diallo, playing for Manchester United, scored a goal to give his team this historic victory. With this defeat, Ecuador’s record of not losing for the last 19 matches was also broken.
Ecuador dominated the first half of the match, but in the second half Ivory Coast changed the strategy and changed the course of the game. In the first half hour it seemed that Ecuador was completely dominating the match. But luck did not favor him. In the first half, Ecuador’s John Yeboah and Alan Minda’s powerful shots bounced off the crossbar of Ivory Coast’s goal post.
Ivory Coast, who made a comeback in the second half, also missed a golden opportunity to score a goal. A brilliant effort from Eli Wahi hit the Ecuadorian post. Just when it seemed that the match was heading towards a draw, the only goal of the game was scored in the 90th minute. Wilfried Singo delivered a beautiful pass from the right wing, which was controlled by substitute Amad Diallo. Diallo made a precise left-footed shot from inside the box and entangled the ball in the Ecuadorian net.
This is the first time in World Cup history that Ivory Coast has defeated a Latin American country. The team, which was returning to the World Cup after 2014, made its comeback memorable with this victory. Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahya Fofana also played an important role in this victory, who foiled many dangerous attacks by Ecuador’s star player Gonzalo Plata.