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Ecuador Crushes Bolivia 4-0 in World Cup Qualifier
Guayaquil, November 15, 2024.- Ecuador dominated Bolivia in a decisive 4-0 victory at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in a crucial South American World Cup Qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. Ecuador controlled the game, boasting 79% possession.
The match was effectively decided early. Enner Valencia converted a penalty at the 26th minute, followed two minutes later by Gonzalo Plata’s goal, assisted by Valencia. Although Ecuador had a goal disallowed for offside (Valencia, 43′), their superiority was undeniable. Plata scored again at the 49th minute, completing his brace thanks to another assist from Valencia. A. Minda added the fourth goal at the 61st minute, securing a comprehensive victory for Ecuador.
Bolivia managed only one shot on target, struggling against Ecuador’s dominance. The red card shown to J. Sagredo at the 24th minute severely hampered Bolivia’s efforts. Their low possession (21%) and lack of attacking threat further contributed to their defeat. L.L. Chavez Cruz received a yellow card in the closing stages.
The match was officiated by Maximiliano Ramirez from Argentina.
Substitutions bolivia: at minute 46 L. L. Chavez Cruz came in and A. Terrazas went out., at minute 46 O. Pereyra came in and L. Paz went out., at minute 46 G. Sotomayor came in and C. Menacho went out., at minute 80 C. Sejas came in and Y. Rocha went out.
Substitutions ecuador: at minute 68 A. Mena came in and E. Valencia went out., at minute 68 J. Sarmiento came in and A. Minda went out., at minute 68 K. Rodriguez came in and G. Plata went out., at minute 69 K. Arroyo came in and J. Yeboah went out., at minute 75 K. Paez came in and A. Franco went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ecuador
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Bolivia
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