Match report
Ecuador Defeats Colombia 1-0 in World Cup Qualification South America
Colombia
0–1
FT
Ecuador
Nov 19, 2024
Ecuador stunned Colombia with a 1-0 victory in a key World Cup Qualification South America match. Enner Valencia's early goal and a red card to P. Hincapie in the first half were pivotal as Ecuador managed to hold on despite playing a man down. Colombia mounted a spirited comeback but could not find the equalizer, leaving them with a tough setback in their qualification campaign.
Key Facts
- • Ecuador 1-0 Colombia (World Cup Qualification South America)
- • Enner Valencia scored the only goal in the 7th minute
- • P. Hincapie received a red card in the 34th minute for Ecuador
- • Colombia had several yellow cards but couldn't convert their chances
- • Substitutions: Ecuador made multiple changes, including F. Torres and J. Chávez
Lineups
Colombia
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 12 C. Vargas (G)
- 21 D. Munoz (D)
- 23 D. Sanchez (D)
- 3 J. Lucumi (D)
- 17 J. Mojica (D)
- 6 R. Rios (M)
- 16 J. Portilla (M)
- 11 J. Arias (M)
- 10 J. Rodriguez (M)
- 7 L. Diaz (F)
- 9 J. Cordoba (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Ospina
- 22 A. Montero
- 4 S. Arias
- 13 Y. Mina
- 2 C. Borja
- 5 K. Castano
- 15 M. Uribe
- 8 J. Carrascal
- 20 J. Quintero
- 14 J. Duran
- 18 C. A. Gomez
- 19 R. Borre
Ecuador
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Galindez (G)
- 16 J. Ordonez (D)
- 6 W. Pacho (D)
- 3 P. Hincapie (D)
- 7 P. Estupinan (D)
- 19 G. Plata (M)
- 23 M. Caicedo (M)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 20 P. Vite (M)
- 17 A. Minda (M)
- 13 E. Valencia (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Ramirez
- 22 G. Valle
- 2 F. Torres
- 4 Jhoanner Chavez
- 5 C. Ramirez
- 14 X. Arreaga
- 8 C. Gruezo
- 9 J. Yeboah
- 10 K. Paez
- 18 K. Arroyo
- 11 K. Rodriguez
- 15 J. Mercado
Timeline
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7' Ecuador Goal · Normal GoalEnner Valencia · Assist: Alan Franco
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34' Ecuador Card · Red CardP. Hincapie
Professional foul last man
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46' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Vite · On: F. Torres
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46' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2Off: Enner Valencia · On: C. Gruezo
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54' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardC. Gruezo
Foul
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59' Colombia subst · Substitution 1Off: Richard Ríos · On: J. Quintero
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59' Colombia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Arias · On: J. Durán
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60' Colombia Card · Yellow CardCamilo Portilla
Argument
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60' Ecuador subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Minda · On: J. Chávez
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73' Colombia Card · Yellow CardJ. Durán
Foul
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79' Ecuador subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Plata · On: K. Rodriguez
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85' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardM. Caicedo
Foul
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86' Colombia subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Córdoba · On: R. Borré
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90'+2 Ecuador subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Estupinan · On: J. Mercado
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90'+3 Colombia subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Mojica · On: Andres Gomez
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90'+5 Colombia Card · Yellow CardJhon Lucumí
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Colombia | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 74% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 523 | 278 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 0 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 462 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Enner Valencia's early goal gave Ecuador a quick lead and a psychological advantage over Colombia
- ▸ The red card for P. Hincapie marked a significant turning point, forcing Ecuador to play with a numerical disadvantage but maintaining their defensive structure effectively