Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1–0 at FIFA World Cup with Amad Diallo goal
Summary
Ivory Coast won 1-0 against Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years, with Amad Diallo scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. The game, held at Philadelphia Stadium, saw both teams hitting the crossbar multiple times before Diallo’s late goal secured the victory.Key Facts
- Amad Diallo scored the only goal in the 90th minute for Ivory Coast.
- Diallo came on as a substitute in the 56th minute.
- Wilfried Singo assisted the winning goal with a strong run down the right side.
- Both teams hit the crossbar three times during the match.
- Ivory Coast is playing in their fourth World Cup and first since 2014.
- This win moves Ivory Coast closer to the knockout stage for the first time.
- Ecuador played with strong fan support in a mostly Ecuadorian crowd at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Ivory Coast will next play Germany, and Ecuador will face Curacao on June 20.
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