Brazil defeats Ecuador in a low-scoring match
Curitiba, Brazil – Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 in a South American World Cup qualifying match, played on Saturday at the Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira. The only goal of the match was scored by Rodrygo in the 30th minute, assisted by Lucas Paquetá.
The first half was characterized by Brazilian possession (57%) and Ecuadorian pressure. The home side had more chances to score, but only managed to convert one. Ecuador responded with a more direct and aggressive game, which earned them 16 fouls in their favor.
In the second half, both teams made multiple changes to freshen up their squads. The pace of the game slowed down, but Brazil maintained control of the game and managed to defend the lead they had obtained in the first half.
Lucas Moura, who came on in the second half, was booked in the 78th minute.
Brazil sits atop the qualifying table, while Ecuador is in the middle of the pack.
Substitutions ecuador: at minute 46 C. Gruezo came in and J. Mendez went out., at minute 46 K. Paez came in and J. Sarmiento went out., at minute 68 J. Yeboah came in and E. Valencia went out., at minute 68 J. Mercado came in and K. Rodriguez went out., at minute 85 Y. Medina came in and P. Estupinan went out.
Substitutions brazil: at minute 62 Estevao came in and Luiz Henrique went out., at minute 62 Gerson came in and B. Guimaraes went out., at minute 74 Lucas Moura came in and L. Paqueta went out., at minute 74 Wendell came in and Guilherme Arana went out., at minute 85 J. Gomes came in and Andre went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brazil
Ecuador
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
