Amad Diallo’s Dramatic 90th-Minute Winner Lifts Côte d’Ivoire Past Ecuador in World Cup Thriller
Amad Diallo’s late 90th-minute goal secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Côte d’Ivoire against Ecuador in their World Cup Group E opener. This historic win marks Côte d’Ivoire’s first World Cup triumph over South American opposition and impressively snapped Ecuador’s 19-match unbeaten streak.
The match also highlighted a standout performance from 19-year-old Yan Diomande, as the youthful Ivorian squad celebrated a dream start to their campaign, matching Germany’s points tally in the group.