Valencia rallied minutes later to consolidate Ecuador’s lead with a goal in the 16th minute after receiving a penalty following a yellow card to Qatari goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb for tripping.
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He scored his snap-up goal and 5th consecutive World Cup goal in the 33rd minute, sealing Qatar’s unfortunate fate.
The host country had few chances, none as threatening as Ecuador, with five shots on purpose and 47% possession. Qatar saw 4 yellow cards – 3 before the break – and 15 fouls.
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Qatar has faced huge complaints over its human rights controversies, namely its stance on same-sex relations and its remedy for migrant workers. .
When the first part came to an end, chants erupted from a large part of Ecuador’s yellow-clad enthusiasts: “We brew. “
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Qatar will face Senegal on Friday, hoping for some other disastrous statistic by fitting in the only host country, apart from South Africa, that will fail to make it out of the organizing phase.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Paulina Dedaj is a reporter for Fox News Digital.