Ecuador
Curaçao
Team Overview
Ecuador faced a tough challenge against Ivory Coast in their last World Cup match, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 0-1. This loss continues their struggle to find the back of the net, having failed to score in two of their last three matches.
Match statistics (Ivory Coast vs Ecuador):
Team Overview
Curaçao faced a heavy defeat against Germany in their last World Cup outing, losing 1-7. This result highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded a staggering seven goals in just two matches.
Match statistics (Germany vs Curaçao):
The match between Ecuador and Curaçao ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite Ecuador's dominant performance.
Ecuador controlled the game with a staggering 75% possession and unleashed a total of 28 shots, 15 of which were on target. However, their inability to convert these opportunities into goals proved costly. Curaçao, on the other hand, struggled to create chances, managing only 10 shots in total, with just 3 on target.
The match was marked by a flurry of yellow cards, with Ecuador receiving one and Curaçao five, highlighting the physical nature of the encounter. Notably, Jordy Alcivar received a yellow card in the 38th minute, which was quickly followed by Leandro Bacuna's caution for Curaçao just a minute later.
Despite Ecuador's offensive pressure, including 9 corners to Curaçao's none, the final whistle confirmed a disappointing draw for the hosts. This result leaves Ecuador with much to ponder as they look to improve their finishing in forthcoming matches.
Ecuador has struggled in their recent match, losing to Ivory Coast with a score of 1-0, marking a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign. They have not scored in their last match, and their overall form shows a lack of offensive output with an average of 0 goals per game in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Curaçao faced a heavy defeat against Germany, conceding 7 goals while only managing to score 1. This indicates a significant defensive vulnerability and a lack of competitive form.
In their previous encounter, Ecuador dominated possession with 75% and had a significantly higher expected goals (xG) of 3.06 compared to Curaçao's 0.48. Ecuador also had 15 shots on goal, indicating a more aggressive attacking approach. However, despite these statistics, they failed to convert their chances into goals. Curaçao's defensive frailties were evident as they allowed 7 goals in their last match, which could heavily influence their performance against a more organized Ecuador side.
H. Galindez
G
A. Franco
D
J. Ordonez
D
W. Pacho
D
P. Hincapie
D
J. Yeboah
M
M. Caicedo
M
P. Vite
M
A. Minda
M
G. Plata
F
E. Valencia
F
E. Room
G
S. Floranus
D
R. Bazoer
D
A. Obispo
D
D. Fonville
D
L. Comenencia
M
L. Bacuna
M
J. Bacuna
M
T. Chong
M
J. Locadia
F
S. Hansen
F
