- Amad Diallo came off the bench to slot home the late winner for Ivory Coast after Wilfried Singo's run, silencing the Philadelphia crowd.
- Ecuador dominated and battered the woodwork all night (Yeboah, Minda, Valencia among the culprits) but couldn’t convert their chances.
- The loss ends Ecuador’s 19-match unbeaten run but doesn’t kill their dark‑horse tag — it does expose finishing worries and the need for a younger goalscorer.
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