This Saturday (20th), in Kansas City, USA, the score remained 0-0 in the match between Ecuador and Curaçao during the second round of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
However, the outcome could have been different had an “old friend” not squandered a remarkable opportunity just two minutes into the game.
It was Enner Valencia, who found himself unmarked at the edge of the six-yard box, only to be thwarted by the Curaçao goalkeeper.
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This missed opportunity rekindled “fond memories” for Fluminense supporters and “nightmares” for Internacional fans in light of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
The international media, particularly Argentina’s Diario Olé, featured a humorous edit of the World Cup moment with the caption:
“BE CAREFUL! Enner Valencia missed a clear one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper right at the start of the match, sending the ball well off target…”.
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On social media, Brazilian fans also commented on the play.
Currently, Enner Valencia plays for Pachuca in Mexico.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.