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Draw in Guayaquil: Ecuador and Brazil Can’t Break the Tie
Guayaquil, Ecuador – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Ecuador and Brazil drew in a game corresponding to the South American qualifying stage for the 2026 World Cup. Chilean referee Piero Maza officiated the encounter.
The match was characterized by Ecuadorian territorial dominance, reflected in 53% ball possession. The home team generated more offensive danger with 7 shots, 3 of which were on target and 3 went wide. They also earned 4 corner kicks. However, the Brazilian defense remained solid and managed to contain the Ecuadorian attacks.
For its part, Brazil opted for a more direct game, with 47% possession. The Brazilians tried to create danger with 3 shots, 2 of which were on target and one went wide. They earned 3 corners in their favor. Despite reaching the rival area, they failed to score.
The match was played with intensity, with 14 fouls by Ecuador and 9 by Brazil. However, the referee did not need to show yellow or red cards during the match.
The final result reflects a contested match with few clear scoring opportunities, where both teams showed defensive solidity and difficulty in breaking through the rival lock.
Substitutions ecuador: at minute 46 A. Preciado came in and A. Minda went out., at minute 78 K. Rodriguez came in and J. Yeboah went out., at minute 89 Y. Medina came in and N. Angulo went out.
Substitutions brazil: at minute 64 G. Martinelli came in and Estevao went out., at minute 64 M. Cunha came in and Richarlison went out., at minute 78 Andrey Santos came in and Gerson went out., at minute 90 A. Pereira came in and Bruno Guimaraes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ecuador
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