Ivory Coast started with a victory: Diallo hero in Philadelphia

(Patria) - Ivory Coast opened their World Cup campaign in the best possible way, defeating Ecuador 1:0 in Philadelphia. The hero of the match was Amad Diallo, who scored in the 90th minute and brought great joy to the "Elephants".

After the match, coach Emerse Fae expressed satisfaction with his team's approach, emphasizing that the team shows character and ambition to go all the way and secure a place in the knockout stage. He particularly praised the young players, among whom 19-year-old Jan Diomande stood out.

On the other hand, Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece was disappointed with the defeat, noting that his team had more chances but failed to convert them. He also stated that Ecuador will seek redemption in the upcoming matches against Curacao and Germany.