Valencia double helps Ecuador cruise past hosts Qatar in World Cup opener

Ecuador defeated World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday, thanks to first-half goals from

Enner Valencia, in that marked the tournament's .

Despite an enviably long time to bond and train together, including summer camps in Europe, Qatar appeared largely

. Almoez Ali had their best chance at the end of the first half, but his header was ruled offside.

Both teams now face African champions Senegal and three-time World Cup finalists the Netherlands, with Qatar's chances of qualifying from the group stage or even picking up points looking slim after their performance on Sunday.

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