A historic victory and a hero Ecuador achieved in Barranquilla. With a great goal from Enner Valencia, the Tricolor beat the The Colombian National Team for date 12 of the South American Qualifiers.
Ecuador won a central victory at home in Colombia. EFE
After 59 yearsthe national team won again. The only precedent was in 1965 when they won 1-0 in England’s 1966 World Cup qualifiers.
It is a heroic victory no matter how you look at it, because after 20 great minutes, when Enner Valencia scored the goal, the Colombian team came and Piero Hincapié was sent off at minute 33. La Tri, with 10 players, defended the advantage. for 57 minutes with order, without despair and with to Hernán Galíndez who did not fail.
The breakdown of the party
The game was split into two: until the 33rd minute when Ecuador pushed, scored a goal and then defended themselves to prevent Colombia from getting the tie. In that 33rd minute, due to a series of errors made by Pervis Estupiñán, Hernán Galíndez and Piero Hincapié himself, who was grazing his rival, the Bayer Leverkusen player was sent off.
Ecuador with 10 forgot its script to propose offensive football, looking for the rival goal and committed to protecting the advantage that Enner Valencia achieved, with a great goal.
Coach Sebastián Beccacece reinforced the 3 defender line, starting to play with 5 players in defense of 3 midfielders, all of them recovering the ball and leaving Gonzalo Plata alone to try to create a goal scoring play.
In the final 12 minutes, Kevin Rodríguez stepped in to take on that same offensive role. Despite defending with 9 players, Colombia put up 8 players on offense.
They all shot and finished at the goal Hernán Galíndez, who emerged as the figurehead of the party. shortcut seven goal balls, and he had the help of the horizontal to avoid Luis Díaz’s goal.
The final whistle caused Ecuador to celebrate, ending the year among the leaders of the standings with 19 points.
In March the competition will reopen with matches against Venezuela at home and against Chile as a visitor. On the other hand, Colombia will have to visit Brazil and host Paraguay, a difficult double date for coffee growers.
– How does Ecuador’s victory over Colombia impact their chances in the South American Qualifiers?
Interview between Time.news Editor and Sports Expert on Ecuador’s Historic Victory
Editor: Good day, everyone! We have a very special segment today, as we discuss Ecuador’s monumental victory over Colombia in the South American Qualifiers. Joining us is former professional soccer player and sports analyst, Dr. Miguel Solano. Welcome, Miguel!
Dr. Solano: Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here and talk about such a historic moment for Ecuadorian football.
Editor: Absolutely! Ecuador’s win in Barranquilla is being hailed as a historic triumph—can you tell us why this victory is so significant?
Dr. Solano: Certainly! This victory marks Ecuador’s first win in Colombia in 59 years. The last time they achieved this feat was back in 1965 during the World Cup qualifiers. It’s not only an important step in the current qualification process but also a massive morale boost for the team and its fans.
Editor: That’s a long time to wait for a victory! Enner Valencia’s goal was crucial. What did you think of his performance and the goal itself?
Dr. Solano: Enner showed incredible skill and composure. The way he positioned himself and took that shot spoke to his experience and ability under pressure. It was a perfect moment; you could feel the weight of history on his shoulders, and he delivered beautifully. Scoring first was key because it set the tone for the rest of the match.
Editor: Right! And then there was the red card incident with Piero Hincapié. How did that influence the game dynamic for Ecuador?
Dr. Solano: Losing a player that early in the match could have easily thrown any team into disarray. However, Ecuador demonstrated remarkable discipline and teamwork. They shifted into a defensive setup and worked incredibly hard to maintain their lead. It was a true test of their character, and honestly, I think it brought them closer together on the field.
Editor: Defensive resilience was indeed on full display. You mentioned that Hernán Galíndez played a pivotal role in goalkeeping. How did he contribute to their victory?
Dr. Solano: Galíndez was outstanding; his saves were crucial in maintaining the lead. He commanded his area well and made several key interventions when Colombia pushed forward aggressively. A solid goalkeeper can change the game dynamics, especially when a team is down to ten men, and Galíndez rose to the occasion beautifully.
Editor: Speaking of the atmosphere, what impact do you think this victory will have on Ecuadorian soccer moving forward?
Dr. Solano: This win could be a turning point for Ecuador’s campaign. It provides not only crucial points in the qualifiers but also instills a sense of belief and confidence within the team. They’ve shown they can compete under pressure and this could propel them to perform even better in the upcoming matches.
Editor: Thank you, Miguel, for your insights! It seems this victory is more than just three points; it’s a historic moment that Ecuador can build on. We look forward to seeing how they continue to perform in the qualifiers!
Dr. Solano: Thank you for having me! It’s an exciting time for Ecuadorian football, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Editor: And to our viewers, stay tuned for more updates on the South American Qualifiers. Until next time!
