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Hosts Qatar became the first World Cup hosts in history to lose their opening game of the tournament, beating Ecuador 2-0 as the football showpiece got underway.
Two first-half goals from veteran striker Ener Valencia sealed a deserved Group A win for Ecuador as Qatar’s first World Cup final ended in disappointment.
Qatari fans started pouring out of Albeit Stadium long before the final whistle after a strong performance by Ecuador.
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