Ecuador loses 1-0 to Ivory Coast as Diallo scores late

Ecuador suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast at the World Cup after a late winner from Amad Diallo, with Enner Valencia hitting the post. Played in Philadelphia, the match saw Ecuador create chances but fail to convert them.

Enner Valencia was active in attack but saw his strike hit the woodwork. Ivory Coast manager Emerse Faé turned the game around by bringing on Diallo.

The African side secured a vital victory in the group stage.