Match report

Ecuador Defeats Peru 1-0 in South American World Cup Qualification

Ecuador
Ecuador
1–0
FT
Peru
Peru
Sep 10, 2024

Ecuador held off Peru with a narrow 1-0 victory in their crucial South American World Cup Qualification match. Enner Valencia's goal in the 54th minute provided the decisive strike, as Ecuador managed to maintain their lead despite Peru's relentless pressure. Key player Enner Valencia, who scored the only goal of the game, was instrumental in securing the win for Ecuador.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Ecuador 1–0 Peru
  • • Enner Valencia scored the winning goal in the 54th minute
  • • Ecuador: Enner Valencia (54', Assist: Alan Franco)
  • • Peru received three yellow cards, including one each from W. Cartagena (28'), L. Advíncula (37'), and A. Santamaría (45+1')
  • • Ecuador's K. Paez received a yellow card in the 57th minute
  • • Total substitutions: 8 (4 each team)

Lineups

Ecuador

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Galindez (G)
  • 2 F. Torres (D)
  • 6 W. Pacho (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 17 A. Preciado (M)
  • 21 A. Franco (M)
  • 23 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 7 P. Estupinan (M)
  • 18 J. Mercado (F)
  • 13 E. Valencia (F)
  • 10 K. Paez (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Jhoanner Chavez
  • 5 J. Ordonez
  • 8 C. Gruezo
  • 9 J. Yeboah
  • 11 K. Rodriguez
  • 12 M. Ramirez
  • 14 X. Arreaga
  • 15 A. Mena
  • 16 J. Sarmiento
  • 19 P. Vite
  • 20 J. Mendez
  • 22 G. Napa

Peru

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 15 M. Araujo (D)
  • 4 A. Santamaria (D)
  • 22 A. Callens (D)
  • 17 L. Advincula (M)
  • 16 W. Cartagena (M)
  • 13 R. Tapia (M)
  • 10 S. Pena (M)
  • 6 M. Lopez (M)
  • 23 A. Valera (F)
  • 9 G. Lapadula (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 L. Abram
  • 3 A. Corzo
  • 5 C. Zambrano
  • 7 O. Sonne
  • 8 P. A. Quispe Cordova
  • 11 B. Reyna
  • 12 C. Caceda
  • 14 J. Castillo
  • 18 S. Ormeno
  • 19 J. Archimbaud
  • 20 E. Flores
  • 21 D. Romero

Timeline

  1. Peru
    28' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    W. Cartagena

    Foul

  2. Peru
    37' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    L. Advíncula

    Foul

  3. Peru
    45'+1 Peru Card · Yellow Card
    A. Santamaría

    Foul

  4. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Santamaría · On: Carlos Zambrano
  5. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Advíncula · On: O. Sonne
  6. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Cartagena · On: J. Archimbaud
  7. Ecuador
    54' Ecuador Goal · Normal Goal
    Enner Valencia · Assist: Alan Franco
  8. Ecuador
    57' Ecuador Card · Yellow Card
    K. Paez

    Foul

  9. Ecuador
    58' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Paez · On: P. Vite
  10. Ecuador
    59' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mercado · On: J. Yeboah
  11. Peru
    61' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lopez

    Argument

  12. Ecuador
    67' Ecuador subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Enner Valencia · On: K. Rodriguez
  13. Peru
    68' Peru subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Peña · On: P. Quispe
  14. Peru
    79' Peru subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Valera · On: S. Ormeno
  15. Ecuador
    87' Ecuador subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Estupinan · On: J. Chávez

Match Stats

Stat Ecuador Peru
Fouls 20 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 69%
Offsides 5 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 2
Corners 8 0
Total Passes 503 229
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 452 159
Shots Inside Box 6 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Enner Valencia's goal at 54 minutes broke the deadlock and gave Ecuador the lead, which they managed to hold onto
  • ▸ Ecuador's early substitutions (58th minute) to manage the game's pace and conserve energy were crucial in maintaining the lead
  • ▸ Peru's multiple yellow cards (W. Cartagena, L. Advíncula, and A. Santamaría) impacted their defensive stability and overall momentum