Match report
Ecuador 0-0 Brazil: South American Showdown Ends in Draw
Ecuador
0–0
FT
Brazil
Jun 5, 2025
Ecuador and Brazil held each other to a 0-0 draw in a crucial World Cup Qualification South America match. Both teams displayed solid defensive strategies, with neither side managing to break through the other's defense. Key players like Richarlison and Gerson made notable substitutions for Brazil, while Ecuador's substitutions aimed to maintain momentum. Despite several close calls, the match ended in a deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Ecuador 0-0 Brazil
- • Substitutions for Ecuador: A. Minda, J. Yeboah, Nilson Angulo
- • Substitutions for Brazil: Richarlison, Estêvão, Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes
- • Competition: World Cup Qualification South America
Lineups
Ecuador
Starting XI
- 22 G. Valle
- 4 J. Ordonez
- 6 W. Pacho
- 3 P. Hincapie
- 7 P. Estupinan
- 15 P. Vite
- 23 M. Caicedo
- 21 A. Franco
- 9 J. Yeboah
- 19 N. Angulo
- 16 A. Minda
Substitutes
- 2 F. Torres
- 5 C. Ramirez
- 8 Y. Medina
- 10 K. Paez
- 11 K. Rodriguez
- 12 M. Ramirez
- 13 B. J. Ramirez Leon
- 14 X. Arreaga
- 17 A. Preciado
- 18 J. Mercado
- 20 J. Mendez
- 1 H. Galindez
Brazil
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson
- 13 Vanderson
- 4 Marquinhos
- 3 Alexsandro
- 6 Alex Sandro
- 8 Bruno Guimaraes
- 5 Casemiro
- 7 Gerson
- 20 Estêvão
- 9 Richarlison
- 10 Vinicius Junior
Substitutes
- 2 Danilo
- 11 Antony
- 12 Bento
- 14 Leo Ortiz
- 15 L. Beraldo
- 16 Carlos Augusto
- 17 Ederson
- 18 Andrey Santos
- 19 A. Pereira
- 21 M. Cunha
- 22 G. Martinelli
- 23 Hugo Souza
Timeline
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46' Ecuador subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Minda · On: A. Preciado
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64' Brazil subst · Substitution 1Off: Richarlison · On: M. Cunha
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64' Brazil subst · Substitution 2Off: Estêvão · On: Gabriel Martinelli
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78' Ecuador subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Yeboah · On: K. Rodriguez
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78' Brazil subst · Substitution 3Off: Gerson · On: Andrey Santos
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89' Ecuador subst · Substitution 3Off: Nilson Angulo · On: Y. Medina
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90'+2 Brazil subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: Andreas Pereira
Match Stats
| Stat | Ecuador | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 485 | 449 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 425 | 376 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Brazil made two consecutive substitutions (Richarlison and Estêvão) at the 64th minute, showing intent to increase pressure on Ecuador's defense.
- ▸ Ecuador's substitution of J. Yeboah for K. Rodriguez in the 78th minute aimed to fortify their defensive line against Brazil's attacking moves.