Match finished
07/09/2024 04:00
1 : 0
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+5'
    That's all for today as the game is over.
    90+5'
    Yaimar Medina (Ecuador) unleashed a promising strike from a long-distance free kick, but his effort goes high over the bar so it's going to be a goal kick.
    90+4'
    Joao Gomes (Brazil) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Ecuador earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
    90+1'
    Alan Franco (Ecuador) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Facundo Tello has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
    90
    We will have 4 min. of added time.
    88'
    The Brazil players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    85'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Ecuador, is overhit and the ball goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brazil.
    85'
    Substitution. Yaimar Medina (Ecuador) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Pervis Estupinan walks off.
    85'
    Here is a change. Andre is going off and Dorival Silvestre Junior gives the last tactical orders to Joao Gomes (Brazil).
    84'
    Gerson (Brazil) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Facundo Tello saw the whole situation. That's a free kick to Ecuador.
    83'
    Ecuador seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
    80'
    John Mercado (Ecuador) receives a pass and unleashes a shot which goes well wide of the right post.
    78'
    Facundo Tello shows a yellow card to Lucas Moura (Brazil) for his blatant foul.
    74'
    Guilherme Arana (Brazil) is being substituted because of an injury. Dorival Silvestre Junior sends Wendell on the pitch.
    74'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Lucas Moura (Brazil) is coming onto the pitch as Lucas Paqueta cannot continue after picking up an injury.
    73'
    Close! Vinicius Junior (Brazil) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot inches wide of the right post.
    71'
    Guilherme Arana (Brazil) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
    69'
    The corner is swung in but Ecuador can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    69'
    Kendry Paez (Ecuador) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players. Ecuador have been awarded a corner kick.
    68'
    Sebastian Beccacece has decided to substitute Kevin Rodriguez and he is replaced by John Mercado (Ecuador).
    68'
    Substitution. John Yeboah (Ecuador) has come on for Enner Valencia.
    67'
    Rodrygo (Brazil) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
    67'
    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender. The referee blows his whistle, Brazil are awarded a corner kick.
    65'
    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) gets on the end of a cross inside the box and sweeps the ball goalwards towards the bottom left corner, but Hernan Galindez is well positioned and easily deals with the effort.
    64'
    Danilo (Brazil) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
    62'
    Dorival Silvestre Junior decides to make a substitution. Bruno Guimaraes will be replaced by Gerson (Brazil).
    62'
    A substitution has been made. Luiz Henrique (Brazil) goes off and Estevao comes on.
    62'
    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) sends a screamer well wide of the right post from the edge of the box.
    60'
    Guilherme Arana (Brazil) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
    59'
    Facundo Tello couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Enner Valencia (Ecuador) and blew his whistle.
    58'
    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
    57'
    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Facundo Tello no option but to blow his whistle.
    54'
    Kendry Paez (Ecuador) receives a pass and tries his luck with a long-range powerful effort. His poorly placed shot lacks accuracy and flies way over the crossbar.
    52'
    Andre (Brazil) sends a promising through ball, but the defence is alert and cuts out the pass.
    49'
    This should have been a goal! Rodrygo (Brazil) takes a mid-range free kick and his effort flies straight as an arrow, but crashes against the crossbar. The keeper only turned his head and stared at the ball.
    48'
    The referee blows his whistle as Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) was too aggressive in his challenge. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Brazil.
    47'
    Facundo Tello blows for a foul after Felix Torres (Ecuador) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
    46'
    Half-time substitution. Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador) will not participate anymore and Kendry Paez is coming on.
    46'
    There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Sebastian Beccacece probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Jhegson Mendez (Ecuador). He is replaced by Carlos Gruezo.
    46'
    Facundo Tello blows his whistle and the second half starts.
    45+4'
    The first half of today's match has just finished.
    45+4'
    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
    45+4'
    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick strike towards the bottom right corner that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a goal-line clearance.
    45+4'
    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) must feel embarrassed now. He received a killer pass, but his shot from the six-yard box was a disaster. He miskicked and made it very easy for Alisson to get hold of the ball.
    45+2'
    Rodrygo (Brazil) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
    45+1'
    Felix Torres (Ecuador) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
    45
    The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
    44'
    Felix Torres (Ecuador) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    42'
    Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    41'
    Great teamplay by Brazil as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
    39'
    The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Ecuador was in an offside position.
    38'
    The ball flies way wide of the left post as Jhegson Mendez (Ecuador) produces an imprecise volley strike from long distance.
    36'
    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat. The ball goes out of play and Ecuador will have a goal kick.
    35'
    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Facundo Tello blows for a foul.
    30'
    Rodrygo (Brazil) produces an incredible shot from distance that goes into the bottom left corner off the post!
    26'
    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    23'
    Rodrygo (Brazil) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
    23'
    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) gets himself onto the end of the corner, but his header is blocked. The ball goes behind for a corner. Brazil will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
    23'
    Rodrygo (Brazil) will take a corner kick.
    22'
    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender. The ball goes out for a corner. Brazil can continue in their attacking effort.
    22'
    Guilherme Arana (Brazil) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
    20'
    Facundo Tello blows his whistle. Luiz Henrique (Brazil) commits a foul after dangerous play.
    19'
    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
    18'
    Brazil control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
    15'
    The game is interrupted. Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
    12'
    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
    9'
    Luiz Henrique (Brazil) makes a rough challenge and Facundo Tello blows his whistle for a foul.
    7'
    Brazil are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
    4'
    Facundo Tello has a clear sight and sees a foul from Moises Caicedo (Ecuador).
    3'
    Gabriel (Brazil) finds himself some space to meet a beautiful cross from the free kick, and from near the penalty spot he attempts to score with a header. His effort lacks accuracy and floats high over the bar.
    1'
    Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador) commits a rough foul. Facundo Tello stops the game and makes a call. Brazil are awarded the free kick.
    1'
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