Ecuador vs USA International Friendly Match Player Ratings

Ecuador Draws 1-1 Against USA in Austin Friendly Match

Ecuador’s Experimental Lineup Faces United States

Ecuador held the United States to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match played in Austin, Texas. The Ecuadorian national team, missing several key players, used this opportunity to test new talents against a strong American side.

Key Performances of Ecuador’s Squad

Several Ecuadorian players had noteworthy performances, highlighting the team’s depth and potential:

• Hernán Galíndez: Delivered a solid performance in goal, making crucial saves against the U.S. attacks. Despite his efforts, he was unable to prevent the equalizing goal.
• Ángelo Preciado: Played more as a winger than right-back. Tried to support Alan Franco but struggled to contribute offensively.
• Joel Ordóñez: Proved vital in aerial duels and consistently outpaced Balogun with his speed, demonstrating his defensive prowess.
• Willian Pacho: Displayed robust defensive skills and contributed to ball distribution, although his error led to the U.S. equalizer.
• Pervis Estupiñán: Suffered little defensively yet did not pose a significant offensive threat. He left the field due to injury before halftime, but it seemed minor.

Midfield and Attack Analysis

Midfield and forward observations included:

• Jordy Alcívar: Replaced Moisés Caicedo, showing strong marking skills but occasionally needing more support.
• Alan Franco: Played defensively as right-back, joining the midfield during attacks. Struggled against the speed of Tillman and Balogun.
• Pedro Vite: Improved in the second half after a quiet first half, though his ball retention sometimes led to turnovers.
• Kendry Páez: Started on the left wing but struggled to connect with offensive lines. He was substituted after halftime.

Forwards Adjust to USA’s Defense

The attackers encountered challenges in breaking down the U.S. defense:

• John Yeboah: Had limited chances but was instrumental with an assist for Enner Valencia’s goal.
• Enner Valencia: Missed several key passes but redeemed himself with a spectacular goal. His finishing lacked precision.
• Yaimar Medina: Replaced Pervis Estupiñán and performed well defensively.
• Kevin Rodríguez: Active but failed to capitalize on offensive opportunities, often opting for solo play when passes were available.
• Leonardo Campana: Made little impact from the bench, with a notable header directed straight at the goalkeeper.
• Denil Castillo: Substituted in late for Alcívar but had minimal impact on the game.

Emegypt’s Coverage of Friendly Matches

The match provided valuable insights into the capabilities and areas for improvement within the Ecuadorian team. As seen on Emegypt, this friendly presented both challenges and opportunities as Ecuador continues to build its squad strength.