After losing at the beginning of the match, Ecuador manages to turn things around at home with two goals from Félix Torres, despite a penalty missed by Valencia
On the night of this Tuesday, the 12th, the Ecuador received in Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadiumin QuitoO Uruguayfor another round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. With a lot of emotion in the 90 minutes, the home team won 2-1 after a beautiful comeback.
From the beginning of the first half, the match showed that it would not be easy for either side. With great dominance, the Ecuador ended up going behind, after a beautiful goal from Canobbio, at 38 minutes. However, when the lights went out in the first 45 minutes, already in extra time, Felix Torres tied the match for the home team.
In the second half, Enner Valencia ended up missing a penalty, but Torres took advantage of a good move and turned to the home team, in the 61st minute, while the Ecuador saw the Uruguay run after the score. The visitors were completely dominated and were unable to score any more goals.
The next appointment of the Ecuador is away from home, against the Boliviaon October 12th, at Hernando Siles Stadiumin La Paz. While the Uruguay visit to Colombia on the same day, on Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadiumin Barranquilla.
Source: sportbuzz
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