Match report
Ecuador Defeats Venezuela 2-1 in South American World Cup Qualification
Ecuador
2–1
FT
Venezuela
Mar 21, 2025
Ecuador secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Venezuela in their South American World Cup Qualification match, with Enner Valencia scoring twice for Ecuador before Jhonder Cádiz pulled one back for Venezuela late in the game. The win solidifies Ecuador's position in the qualification table, while Venezuela faces challenges in their campaign.
Key Facts
- • Ecuador defeated Venezuela 2-1
- • Enner Valencia scored twice for Ecuador
- • First goal by Enner Valencia at minute 39, assist by P. Vite
- • Second goal by Enner Valencia at minute 46, unassisted
- • Jhonder Cádiz scored for Venezuela at minute 90
- • Several substitutions and yellow cards throughout the match
Lineups
Ecuador
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Galindez (G)
- 4 J. Ordonez (D)
- 2 F. Torres (D)
- 6 W. Pacho (D)
- 7 P. Estupinan (D)
- 23 M. Caicedo (M)
- 15 P. Vite (M)
- 21 A. Franco (M)
- 19 G. Plata (M)
- 18 J. Corozo (M)
- 13 E. Valencia (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Y. Medina
- 5 C. Ramirez
- 8 D. Castillo
- 9 J. Yeboah
- 10 K. Paez
- 11 K. Rodriguez
- 12 M. Ramirez
- 14 X. Arreaga
- 16 J. Mercado
- 20 J. Mendez
- 22 D. Cabezas
- 17 D. Guagua
Venezuela
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 R. Romo (G)
- 21 A. Gonzalez (D)
- 4 J. Mejias (D)
- 2 N. Ferraresi (D)
- 5 C. Makoun (D)
- 15 J. Bueno (M)
- 18 C. Casseres (M)
- 16 T. Segovia (M)
- 20 E. Bello (F)
- 23 S. Rondon (F)
- 19 G. Mendoza (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Farinez
- 3 T. Gutierrez
- 6 J. Yriarte
- 7 F. Vargas
- 8 T. Rincon
- 9 J. Cadiz
- 10 Y. Soteldo
- 11 Jan Hurtado
- 12 J. Contreras
- 13 D. Alfonzo
- 14 B. Ortega
- 17 M. Lacava
Timeline
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39' Ecuador Goal · Normal GoalEnner Valencia · Assist: P. Vite
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46' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bueno · On: T. Rincón
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46' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Mendoza · On: Y. Soteldo
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46' Ecuador Goal · Normal GoalEnner Valencia
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61' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Segovia · On: F. Vargas
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61' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rondon · On: Jhonder Cádiz
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62' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ordonez · On: J. Yeboah
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62' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Corozo · On: J. Mercado
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63' Venezuela Card · Yellow CardF. Vargas
Foul
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65' Ecuador Card · Yellow CardJ. Mercado
Foul
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77' Venezuela subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: J. Hurtado
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78' Venezuela Card · Yellow CardJ. Mejías
Foul
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84' Ecuador subst · Substitution 3Off: Enner Valencia · On: K. Rodriguez
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90'+3 Ecuador subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Plata · On: D. Castillo
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90'+3 Ecuador subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Vite · On: Jhegson Méndez
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90' Venezuela Goal · Normal GoalJhonder Cádiz · Assist: Christian Makoun
Match Stats
| Stat | Ecuador | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 570 | 232 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 512 | 167 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 7 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Enner Valencia's early brace in the first half (39' and 46') set the tone for Ecuador and provided a significant advantage
- ▸ Venezuela's late goal by Jhonder Cádiz in the 90th minute created tension but could not change the outcome of the match