2022 World Cup : Super Eagles legend Okocha lauds Ecuador for doing a professional job against Qatar

Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has lauded Ecuador for doing knowledgeable job of their 2022 World Cup opener in opposition to the host nation Qatar on the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor on Sunday night.

It was an ideal begin for the South Individuals as they beat Qatar 2-0, the primary time a number nation has misplaced the opening match of a World Cup.

Former West Ham striker Enner Valencia bought his title on the scoresheet twice within the first half, opening the scoring from the penalty spot within the sixteenth minute and the second objective was a terrific header within the thirty first minute.

Qatar had a shaky begin and barely created an opportunity over the course of ninety minutes.

Goalkeeper Saad Abdullah Al Sheeb was crushed within the third minute however the objective was disallowed for offside on video evaluation, and he later conceded a penalty.

Within the view of Okocha, Qatar didn’t put up a lot of a combat of their loss to Ecuador and urged that the Asian champions had been beneath strain particularly within the first half.

“They did knowledgeable job. They bought the three factors that was wanted however in my view Qatar made it quite a bit simpler for them,” Okocha stated in his post-match evaluation on SuperSport.

“I do not know if the strain was a bit a lot on them throughout the first half or perhaps the air conditioner might need affected the gamers as a result of they’re used to enjoying within the warmth.

“You need to give credit score to Ecuador as a result of it isn’t simple to play in opposition to the host they usually bought the job completed.”

Senegal, with out their star striker Sadio Mane, tackle the Netherlands within the different Group A fixture on Monday, November 21.