Ivory Coast secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup group stage match held in Philadelphia. After a tense, goalless contest for most of the game, substitute Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, giving the African side all three points. Both teams played attacking football throughout, but neither could convert their chances until Diallo’s late strike.

Ecuador came close several times, hitting the post twice and the crossbar once, while Ivory Coast also struck the crossbar. Ecuador’s Enner Valencia and John Yeboah both missed promising opportunities in the first half. For Ivory Coast, 19-year-old Yan Diomande impressed with his runs down the right flank, though his teammates failed to capitalize on his deliveries. Goalkeeper Yahia Fofana made key saves to keep Ivory Coast in the game.

The result gives Ivory Coast a strong start to their World Cup campaign, while Ecuador will rue their missed chances as they leave the field empty-handed.