2024-02-21 00:04:51
PRE-OLYMPIC.-
The Ecuadorian under-23 soccer team keeps the hope alive in the Pre-Olympic after drawing 1-1 against its counterpart from Venezuela in the second match of the tournament.
This result leaves Ecuador at the top of Group A with four points, consolidating its position as leader. The match took place on Venezuelan soil, where the local team sought to prevail. It was Kevin Kelsy who, 20 minutes into the game, put Venezuela ahead and put the Ecuadorian squad in trouble. This early goal upset the team led by Miguel Bravo, who had just shown a great display in their first match against Colombia. The first half ended with the advantage for ‘Vinotinto’, Ecuador faced the second half with a noticeable change in attitude. The tricolor team intensified the attacks. It was at 70 minutes when the strategic decision of the Ecuadorian coach took effect. Yaimar Medina, who had just entered the field, scored the goal that tied the game after masterfully executing a free kick. With this goal, Medina becomes the top scorer of the tournament so far. Both teams refreshed their lines in search of the advantage, but the score ended in a 1-1 tie. The Group A standings are as follows:
1.Ecuador: 4 points (+3 goal difference)
2.Brazil: 3 points (+1 goal difference)
3.Venezuela: 2 points (0 goal difference)
4.Bolivia: 1 point (-1 goal difference)
5.Colombia: 0 points (-3 goal difference)