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Ecuador's Silent Road to Glory: Low Scores, High Defense
10 Jun
Summary
- Ecuador qualified for the tournament despite a three-point deduction.
- La Tri conceded only five goals in 18 qualifying matches.
- Four of Ecuador's last five qualifiers ended in 0-0 draws.
Ecuador secured a remarkable second-place finish in CONMEBOL qualifying, even after a three-point deduction. Their journey to the tournament was characterized by an unyielding defense, which conceded a mere five goals throughout the 18 matches and achieved 13 clean sheets. This defensive strength was the cornerstone of their qualification success.
Despite their solid defensive record, Ecuador's offensive game proved less potent, with only 14 goals scored during the qualifying campaign. This scarcity of goals was evident in their recent matches, as four of their final five qualifiers concluded in 0-0 draws, with their sole victory being a narrow 1-0 win against Brazil.
