Football World Cup
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
The Qatar 2022 World Cup is the twenty-second FIFA World Cup, the first time it has been held in Qatar and a Middle Eastern country.
Get to know the Ecuadorian football team
Ecuador (known as the highland cheetah) in the 90s Ecuador began to attach importance to football, only to begin to cultivate the youth football hobby, with the continuous growth of these youth army, there are many talented and powerful young players, they are selected into the national team lineup, which is also the reason why the Ecuadorian national team has improved rapidly in recent years, there are not too many football superstars in the Ecuadorian national team can be said to be a civilian team, they have the spirit of perseverance and daring,
Ecuador national team is the dark horse of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, no one thought that the Ecuadorian national team could advance to the World Cup finals, the Ecuadorian national team has not won the championship in South America or in the World Cup so far, still will not affect the Ecuadorian national love for football and the Ecuadorian people, Ecuador has hosted three Copa America, Ecuador national team has also entered the World Cup finals three times, In 2002, 2006 and 2014, respectively, to enter the final stage of the World Cup, it proves that the overall strength of this team is not weak, in these years the Ecuadorian national team has been carrying out intensive training, cultivating the cooperation and personal strength between their players, I believe they can shine in this World Cup group stage.
Ecuador is in Group A with the Netherlands, Senegal and host Qatar, which is inferior to the Netherlands and Senegal on paper, but there is still hope of qualifying. Ecuador, which does not have a highland home field, has greatly reduced its combat strength, and fighting in Qatar, which is only about 100 meters above sea level, is a huge test for Ecuador. The team's first match will be against the host Qatar, and the result of this game will directly determine Ecuador's trend in this World Cup.
Ecuador's highland home field became their biggest guarantee for a breakthrough. Ecuador's home stadium is the Ata Hualpa Stadium in the capital Quito, which is 2,800 meters above sea level and has caused many away teams to suffer, and is one of the world's most famous devil's home stadiums.
In nine home matches, Ecuador has a record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, drawing with the powerful Brazil and Argentina. In stark contrast, Ecuador, who walked off the home turf of the plateau, won only one of their nine away games, against Bolivia, a weak team who also has a highland home.
The team's past record
1. Ecuador only made its World Cup debut in 2002, when they were in the same group as Italy, World Cup runner-up Croatia, and World Cup 16-runner Mexico, which is a true death group for a new World Cup team. Although they failed to qualify from the group, they blocked Croatia in the final round to claim their first World Cup victory in their history.
2. In 2006, 4 years later at the World Cup in Germany, Ecuador went further. In Germany, Ecuador performed well in the first two rounds, winning back-to-back victories over Poland and Costa Rica. Although they lost to host Germany in the final round, they still advanced to second place in the group. In the 1/8 final, a classic scene was staged, and the free-kick of the vomit Beckham Full Moon Scimitar was fatal, and Ecuador lost 1-0 to England and was eliminated.
3. In 2014, Ecuador, who played in the World Cup for the third time, performed a little dull and returned home in the group stage.
4. In 2022, after 8 years, Ecuador will stand on the stage of the World Cup for the fourth time. Historically, Ecuador has been one of the more struggling football nations in South America. Since the 21st century, however, they have become a rising force in South American football.
At this year's World Cup in Qatar, Ecuador's goal is naturally to continue to make history and hope to reach the quarter-finals, but it is very difficult. Looking at the grouping, Ecuador is in a group with hosts Qatar, African champions Senegal and traditional giants Netherlands. It can be said that every game is a battle of life and death, and it is extremely difficult to qualify. In particular, Ecuador will face host Qatar in its opening match. You know, the hosts of the World Cup have basically not lost their first game in the past few years. Ecuador is a team that excels at playing on its own plateau, but does not perform well when it leaves. In their last two matches, they face Senegal and the Netherlands. Ecuador must play team football and maintain "full blood" form to have a chance to break through in this group. Anything can happen at the World Cup, who knows Ecuador won't work miracles?
Team coach
As we all know, a team cannot do well without a good coach, so let's find out who is leading Qatar to progress
1.60-year-old Argentine coach Astavo Alfaro has a lot of experience. Under the leadership of Alfaro, Ecuador's national football team is also rapidly highlighting its own achievements. Ecuador today is a very motivated team. The head coach plays a key role in the overall team battle. Before becoming Ecuador's head coach, he coached Argentina's giants Boca Juniors, but led the team with an average result and was sacked early by Boca.
But he's not a traditional coach. On the one hand, he uses people confidently. He boldly used some young players in Ecuador, not only did not affect the team's record, but also completed the change of the squad.
2. On the other hand, Alfaro's tactics are also not fixed, and the formation will be adjusted in time according to the situation of the opponent. Throughout the World Qualifiers, Alvaro used a 4-2-3-1 formation, but also a 4-3-3 or three central defenders. For a coach like Alfaro, the upcoming World Cup in Qatar will be a key opportunity for him to show himself. Whether he can make a breakthrough in his coaching career and earn himself a chance to go to a bigger platform will depend on Ecuador's performance.
List of players
Goalkeepers: Alexandre Domingos (35/Université de Quito), Hernán Garindes (35/Orcas), Moises Ramírez (22/Valley Independiente)
Defenders: Robert Alvoleda (31/Sao Paulo), Javier Arriga (28/Seattle Sounders), Estupinan (24/Brighton), Incapier (20/Bayer Leverkusen), William Pacho (21/Antwerp), Diego Palacios (23/Los Angeles FC), Jackson Borozzo (22/Troyes), Angelo Preciado (24/Genk), Felix Torres (25/Santos Laguna)
Midfielders: Caicedo (21/Brighton), Jose West Fuenst (23/Los America), Alain Franco (24/Talleris Sport), Carlos Gruezo (27/Augsburg), Romario Ibarra (28/Pachuca), Angel Mena (34/Leon), Jagerson Mendes (25/Los Angeles), Gonzalo Plata (22/Valladolid), Ayrton Preciado (28/Santos Laguna), Sarmiento (20 years old/Brighton)
Forwards: Michael Estrada (26/Azulhidagao), Djokaf Resco (23/Newell Old Boy), Kevin Rodriguez (22/Imbabura), Enna Valencia (33/Fenerbahce)
Team tactical analysis
At present, Ecuador has good players on the third line
Up front: The main player on the left side of the front is captain and all-time top scorer Enna Valencia, who currently plays for Fenerbahce. Ennavalencia has a strong scoring ability and is also the centerpiece of Ecuador's attack up front. At present, Valencia has made 72 appearances for Ecuador, scoring 35 goals, becoming the national team's all-time top scorer. He is also one of the few players on the team who is 30+ years old. In the group stage of the 2014 World Cup, Enna Valencia scored all three goals for the team, and this time he will once again take on the task of attacking the city. On the right is Alan Franco, who currently plays for Talleres. The latter is a versatile frontcourt player who can play multiple positions. The main striker is 26-year-old Estrada, who is good at heading goals and has some long-range shooting ability. So far this season, he has scored 3 goals in the Mexican Super League.
Midfield: Caicedo with the Seagulls, the 20-year-old defender has already established himself in the Premier League, he not only has excellent interception ability, but also can create threats in attack, is a piece worth carving and has attracted the attention of giants including Manchester United. Without a doubt, he will be one of the most noteworthy young players in this World Cup.
Backline: Ecuador's main left-back is Estupinan, who currently plays for Brighton. Previously, Estupinan had played for Villarreal and helped the team win the Europa League. In the Ecuadorian national team, Estupinan is also an indispensable player. Estupinan also contributed before Ecuador reached the semifinals of the 2021 Copa America. As a full-back, Estupinan has some assists, but his passing accuracy is slightly worse. Under the back four, Ecuador's two centre-backs are paired with Felix Torres of Singcapi. Sinkapierre is one of the most promising post-00 centre-backs in football today and currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Sinkapi, who is 1.83 meters tall, has strong air defense. Although he is only 20 years old, head coach Alfaro trusts him a lot. At the same time, since Sinkapil is left-footed, he can also play as a left-back if necessary. Another central defender, Felix Torres, it is worth mentioning that Ecuador have kept clean sheets in all their last five friendly matches.
In terms of the overall formation, Ecuador is dominated by a 4-2-3-1 formation, which will switch to a 4-3-3 formation as the game progresses. Ecuador's tactics revolve around three players, with Estupinan at the back, Caicedo in midfield and Enna up front. These three players are arguably key to Ecuador's team. Estupinan's ability to assist, the combing of Caicedo's midfield, Valencia's ability to directly impact the goal, are all performances of Ecuador in key moments. Guaranteed cap. In addition, Ecuador often switches between three or four defenders, which means putting more troops up front when attacking, while also having enough players to withdraw to protect when defending.
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