Match report
Uruguay and Ecuador Draw 0-0 in South America World Cup Qualification
Uruguay
0–0
FT
Ecuador
Oct 15, 2024
In a tightly contested match, Uruguay and Ecuador ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams showcasing defensive resilience. Ecuador's M. Caicedo and Uruguay's N. Fonseca received yellow cards for fouls. Both teams made several substitutions, adjusting their strategies, but failed to break the deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Uruguay 0-0 Ecuador
- • M. Caicedo (Ecuador) and N. Fonseca (Uruguay) each received a yellow card
- • G. de Arrascaeta (Uruguay) and Enner Valencia (Ecuador) were substituted early in the second half
- • Ecuador made three substitutions in the 80th, 90th+3 minutes, bringing on A. Minda, P. Estupinan, and G. Plata
- • Uruguay made two substitutions in the 82nd and 87th minutes, bringing on N. Fonseca and M. Olivera
Lineups
Uruguay
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 8 N. Nandez (D)
- 18 S. Bueno (D)
- 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
- 16 M. Olivera (D)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 5 M. Ugarte (M)
- 11 F. Pellistri (M)
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
- 20 M. Araujo (M)
- 9 D. Nunez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 S. Mele
- 12 F. Israel
- 13 G. Varela
- 3 J. Rodriguez
- 6 M. Saracchi
- 14 E. Martinez
- 4 N. Fonseca
- 7 N. de la Cruz
- 21 F. Torres
- 22 M. Abaldo
- 17 J. Lavega
- 19 L. Rodriguez
Ecuador
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 H. Galindez (G)
- 17 A. Preciado (D)
- 2 F. Torres (D)
- 6 W. Pacho (D)
- 3 P. Hincapie (D)
- 7 P. Estupinan (D)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 23 M. Caicedo (M)
- 14 A. Minda (M)
- 19 G. Plata (F)
- 13 E. Valencia (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Ramirez
- 22 G. Valle
- 4 Jhoanner Chavez
- 5 C. Ramirez
- 20 J. Ordonez
- 9 J. Yeboah
- 10 K. Paez
- 15 O. Zambrano
- 18 K. Arroyo
- 8 L. Campana
- 11 K. Rodriguez
- 16 J. Sarmiento
Timeline
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37' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardM. Caicedo
Foul
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46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: N. de la Cruz
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59' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1Off: Enner Valencia · On: K. Rodriguez
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80' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Minda · On: K. Arroyo
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82' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ugarte · On: N. Fonseca
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84' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardN. Fonseca
Foul
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87' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Olivera · On: M. Saracchi
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90'+3 Ecuador subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Estupinan · On: J. Chávez
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90'+3 Ecuador subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Plata · On: J. Yeboah
Match Stats
| Stat | Uruguay | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 354 | 269 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Caicedo's yellow card for Ecuador in the 37th minute slowed Ecuador's momentum temporarily, allowing Uruguay to stabilize their defense.
- ▸ Ecuador's late substitutions with A. Minda and P. Estupinan in the 80th and 90th+3 minutes showcased their determination to find a goal, but the match remained goalless.