Enner Valencia, captain of Ecuador and nicknamed “Superman,” led a spirited comeback on Friday that helped the South Americans earn a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Group A.
The result kept both teams in first place for advancing to the round of 16, while eliminating Qatar’s chances of qualifying.
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After Cody Gakpo had put the Dutch ahead in the sixth minute with a sizzling shot, Valencia, 33, tapped in his third goal of the tournament from a rebound in the second half.
This result resulted in both sides advancing to four points. Valencia’s goal was the third of the tournament.
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