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Aaron Bracy

Better late than never as Ivory Coast end Ecuador's run

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast, making their first World Cup appearance in a dozen years, to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

The teams combined to hit the crossbar three times in Philadelphia on Sunday (Monday AEST), before the Manchester United winger - who entered as a substitute in the 56th minute - broke through with a left-footed shot from just inside the penalty area that beat diving goalkeeper Hernan Galindez.

Wilfried Singo set up the goal with a strong run down the right side.

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