Amad Diallo makes history for Ivory Coast at the World Cup
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The dramatic group stage clash at the World Cup between Ivory Coast and Ecuador ended not just with a crucial win for the Elephants, but with a monumental historical record.
Details: The main hero of the match was Ivory Coast’s young striker Amad Diallo. His precise strike rewrote the footballing history of the African nation at the world’s biggest stage.
The match seemed destined for a goalless draw, but in the 90th minute, Diallo found the net with a clinical finish against Ecuador. That late goal proved to be the only and decisive strike of the night, handing Ivory Coast a vital narrow victory to kick off their World Cup campaign and ending an impressive 19-match unbeaten streak for the South Americans.
Beyond the three points for his team, according to Stats Foot, Amad Diallo etched his name in golden letters into the annals of national football. Scoring at the age of 23 years and 11 months, he officially became the youngest goalscorer for Ivory Coast in World Cup history.
Diallo managed to break the long-standing record previously held by striker Bakari Koné, who scored at the 2006 World Cup against the Netherlands at the age of 24 years and 8 months.
Reminder: Famous rapper Jay-Z attended the Ivory Coast vs Ecuador match.
