Soccer

Ecuador's national team draws in match starring Flamengo striker Plata

The number 45 was one of the most used players in the match and helped his team maintain second place in the World Cup qualifying tournament.

26 Mar 2025 | 06:29 |

Ecuador drew 0-0 with Chile this Tuesday (25), in the 14th round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Ecuadorian team was unable to repeat the dominance shown against Venezuela, but managed to hold on to the result away from home. With the draw, the team led by Sebastián Becacecce reached 23 points and remained in second place in the table. With four rounds remaining in the competition, the team is getting closer to a spot in the World Cup, and could guarantee at least the play-off in the next round.

GONZALO PLATA WAS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

Mais Querido forward Gonzalo Plata started the match and once again played an important role for the team. He maintained his performance level close to the previous games and was one of Ecuador's most used players throughout the match. During the 90 minutes, Plata actively participated in the team's offensive plays. The forward performed 60 actions with the ball, the highest number among the players in the offensive sector. In addition, he finished twice, completed 86% of his passes and was fouled twice.

CHANGE OF POSTURE IN THE SECOND STAGE

In the first half, Chile had more possession of the ball and managed to dominate the game, forcing the Ecuadorian team to adopt a more defensive stance. Ecuador dropped back and relied on fast plays to try to surprise the Chileans. The strategy proved more effective in the second half of the match. With more space to exploit counterattacks, Becacecce's team began to use their wingers more frequently, which allowed Plata to create the team's best chances. However, two good saves by goalkeeper Cortés prevented the Ecuadorian team from scoring.

The Ecuadorian national team will return to the field on June 2 and 9, when they will face Brazil and Peru, respectively. The expectation is that the team will be able to score points and get closer to direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup . If they achieve good results in these matches, Ecuador will be able to guarantee, at the very least, a spot in the international play-offs, consolidating their solid campaign in the Qualifiers.

In addition to Gonzalo Plata, other Mengão players were on the field on this FIFA date. Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela, Gerson, Wesley and Léo Ortiz represented their national teams. Alex Sandro was called up, but did not enter the field . The main concern for CRF is Arrascaeta, who suffered an injury during his commitments with the Uruguayan national team and will be out for the team in the next games . Meanwhile, the other players should return in good condition for the debut in the Brazilian Championship.

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Ciente da importância do confronto, a diretoria rubro-negra adotou uma estratégia para lotar o estádio: anunciou uma redução nos valores dos ingressos em relação às partidas anteriores. O objetivo é facilitar a presença da torcida e criar uma atmosfera de "caldeirão" para empurrar o time rumo à classificação.

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CONFIRA A TABELA COMPLETA

Setor Norte (Exclusivo Flamengo)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 15,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 21,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 24,00

Público Geral: R$ 60,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 30,00)

Setor Sul (Exclusivo Flamengo)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 12,50

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 17,50

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 20,00

Público Geral: R$ 50,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 25,00)

Setor Leste Superior (Misto)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 20,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 28,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 32,00

Público Geral: R$ 80,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 40,00)

Setor Leste Inferior (Misto)

Nação Maraca 1: R$ 25,00

Nação Maraca 2: R$ 35,00

Nação Maraca 3: R$ 40,00

Público Geral: R$ 100,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 50,00)

Setor Sul (Visitante)

Público Geral: R$ 50,00 (Meia-entrada: R$ 25,00)

Ecuador's national team draws in match starring Flamengo striker Plata