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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Greg Evans

Man Utd star’s late strike seals dramatic World Cup win for Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast Amad Diallo World Cup Ecuador
  • Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening World Cup match held in Philadelphia.
  • The decisive goal was scored in the 90th minute by Manchester United forward Amad Diallo , who came on as a substitute.
  • Amad's late strike ended Ecuador's impressive 19-game unbeaten streak , marking a significant result for Ivory Coast.
  • Ecuador had several opportunities to score, hitting the woodwork three times throughout the match, while Ivory Coast also rattled the bar once.
  • Following the match, Amad expressed the team's focus and ambition to 'make history', while Ecuador's coach Sebastian Beccacece acknowledged his side's 'tremendous effort' despite the loss.

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