Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Player ratings from the World Cup opener as Enner Valencia double sinks the hosts | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Qatar v Ecuador: Group A - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Qatar became the first World Cup hosts to lose their opening match

Ecuador Player Ratings


Hernan Galindez - 7/10

Possibly the easiest clean sheet Galindez is going to get in this World Cup as the Ecuador shot-stopper wasn't really tested in goal.


Angelo Preciado - 8/10

Preciado assisted Valencia's second goal with a fine cross and constantly tested Qatar's defense with his creativity and energy.


Felix Torres - 6/10

The 25-year-old had a solid game and was largely untroubled by the Qatari attackers.


Piero Hincapie - 6.5/10

The defender made accurate long balls to push Ecuador forward and was generally solid in defense too.


Pervis Estupinan - 7/10

Estupinan made three clearances and completed four tackles to lead by example in defense. He also made dangerous forward runs to trouble the hosts.


Gonzalo Plata - 5.5/10

Off the pace with inaccurate crosses (he failed to complete even one of his six attempts) and sloppy on the ball - Plata was one of the few Ecuador players to not have a good game.


Sebas Mendez - 6.5/10

He won plenty of turnovers in midfield to put pressure on Qatar and was booked for a foul on Akram Afif.


Moises Caicedo - 7.5/10

He was the architect of Ecuador's second goal, initiating the counter-attack which eventually led to his header and was dominant in the middle of the park.


Romario Ibarra - 5/10

A toothless display from the Pachuca attacker, who completed only 10 passes in the match and offered no attacking bite.


Enner Valencia - 9/10

The Ecuador skipper made up for the chalked-off goal with a nonchalant penalty to put them in front before doubling their advantage with a brilliant header.


Michael Estrada - 7/10

Estrada was strong in the air and dominant in his duels. He could've been slightly better in possession and passing.


Substitutes


Jeremy Sarmiento (68' for Ibarra) - 7/10

His ability to regain possession was good and he made a few intelligent runs.


Jose Cifuentes (77' for Valencia) - 5/10

He struggled to get himself involved in the proceedings.


Alan Franco (90' for Caicedo) - N/A

Not enough time to make an impact.


Kevin Rodriguez (90' for Estrada) - N/A

Not enough time to make an impact

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