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Thousands of Qatar fans leave stadium at half-time during their World Cup opener against Ecuador

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Qatar supporters were clearly unimpressed with the hosts' 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

Captain Enner Valencia found the net inside three minutes, although that goal was controversially disallowed for offside.
The host looked nervous and struggled against an opposition possessing experience and quality.

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