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Friendly Match in Austin Ends in a Draw Between United States and Ecuador
In a hard-fought match at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, the United States and Ecuador drew in a friendly game that left mixed feelings for both teams. The match, part of the international friendly schedule, was characterized by a possession dominance by the American team (66%), although Ecuadorian effectiveness was felt.
Ecuador took the lead in the 24th minute thanks to a goal by Enner Valencia, assisted by J. Yeboah. The United States, which had already suffered a yellow card for C. Richards in the 18th minute and another for M. Robinson in the 40th, sought to reverse the situation in the second half.
Finally, in the 71st minute, Folarin Balogun scored for the home side with an assist from Malik Tillman, leveling the score. The match remained contested until the end, with both teams looking for the victory, but without being able to realize new opportunities. The referee cautioned Y. Medina in the 83rd and W. Pacho in the 90th minute for Ecuador. The United States tried to take advantage of their 11 shots (5 on target), and their 8 corners, but it was not enough. Ecuador, with less possession (34%), defended and looked for the counterattack, ending the match with 8 shots (4 on target).
The match concluded with a draw that reflects the parity shown on the field.
Substitutions ecuador: at minute 44 P. Estupinan came in and Y. Medina went out., at minute 46 K. Paez came in and K. Rodriguez went out., at minute 46 J. Yeboah came in and N. Angulo went out., at minute 74 E. Valencia came in and L. Campana went out., at minute 90 J. Alcivar came in and D. Castillo went out.
Substitutions usa: at minute 63 W. McKennie came in and D. Luna went out., at minute 63 M. Robinson came in and A. Freeman went out., at minute 73 T. Ream came in and M. McKenzie went out., at minute 73 T. Weah came in and C. Pulisic went out., at minute 73 A. Morris came in and C. Roldan went out., at minute 81 F. Balogun came in and H. Wright went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
USA
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Ecuador
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