Ecuador's Enner Valencia scores his side's first goal on a penalty kick during the the World Cup group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor ,Qatar. 
Sports

Valencia scores 1st World Cup goal for Ecuador against Qatar

The Ecuador captain, who earned the spot kick himself after being tripped by goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb, had already celebrated scoring a goal inside three minutes.

AP

AL KHOR: Enner Valencia scored the first goal of the World Cup, converting a penalty in the 16th minute to put Ecuador ahead of host nation Qatar 1-0 on Sunday.

The Ecuador captain, who earned the spot kick himself after being tripped by goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb, had already celebrated scoring a goal inside three minutes.

But following a two-minute video review, it was ruled out for offside.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

Madras University lecturers' evaluation boycott to delay UG results

Fire at Arumbakkam Metro Rail station triggers panic; no injuries, says CMRL

TN’s Hosur pitch meets competition as neighbouring states woo space firms

TN, IN-SPACe to set up Rs 100 cr space unit in Thoothukudi

Chennai: Bike hits barricade, Class 12 girl riding pillion with 16-year-old boy crushed to death by container lorry