Ecuador had little brilliance and lost 1-0 to Argentina, in an international friendly played at Soldier Field in Chicago in the run-up to the Copa América.
With a goalkeeper as a figure, a good role in the defensive zone, but with shortcomings in the midfield and attack, the tri He couldn’t shine against the world champions.
Hernan Galindez
Despite the goal he conceded, the goalkeeper responded when required and prevented his goal from being defeated on three occasions. Without a doubt Hernán Galíndez is a candidate to be the starter in the Copa América and the great figure of Ecuador in the friendly against Argentina.
Willian Pacho
One of the best men in defense, he was precise in marking and closing spaces for the Argentine players, the tricolor increasingly shows that he is stellar in Félix Sánchez Bas’s scheme.
Piero Hincapié
Tonight Piero Hincapié was seen a little out of position, unsure when going out to play and generated some dangerous fouls in favor of Argentina. At the level that he reflects with Bayer Leverkusen, today the central defender could not make it noticeable.
Felix Torres
In the first half his participation was more vital, confident and neutralizing the rivals a lot, he had a good performance on the field of play.
Angelo Preciado
One of Ecuador’s lowest points, although they tried to win on the wings, they ended up losing many balls and leaving an opportunity for the rival. Preciado was disoriented during the entire 90 minutes and it was incomprehensible that he did not come out; since he was never able to help his companions.
Moisés Caicedo
Although he was not uncomfortable for much of the match, this is because he has a hard time understanding himself on the court with Joao Ortiz. The Chelsea midfielder was also conditioned from the 10th minute for a foul against Rodrigo De Paul; However, the income of Enner Valencia and Carlos Gruezo gave Moisés Caicedo more freedom and clear mobility.
Joao Ortiz
Another low point in the Tri, the Independiente del Valle player could never find himself in the game and still has not shown that he can surpass Carlos Gruezo. In addition, the Ecuadorian was slow in his marking and could not partner with Moisés Caicedo either.
Alan Franco
Although Félix Sánchez Bas let him play 90 minutes, the Atlético Mineiro midfielder continues to demonstrate a level that adds nothing to Ecuador. He is still not decisive and with very little ball play, another low point of the tricolor team.
Alan Minda
The Ecuadorian never felt comfortable with the Spanish coach’s approach, today it was difficult for him to contribute and he seemed very imprecise with his passes, unfocused and being completely surpassed by the Argentine players.
Kendry Paez
With a good 15 minutes in which he demonstrated his talent, but little by little the jewel began to decline and this due to his sacrifice on the court, because La Tri had no offensive power with the false 9. Kendry Páez has enormous talent; However, the proposed scheme did not benefit him in his style.
Jeremy Sarmiento
The element most sacrificed by Sánchez Bas, the Ecuadorian had to improvise as a false 9 and this determined him to have very little participation in the game, without being able to connect with his teammates, in the face of a job that does not belong to the Brighton player.
Enner Valencia
Evidently because he had recovered from his injury, Superman was not a starter, but his entry gave a little more aggressiveness and daring to Ecuador, which at least reached Emiliano Martínez’s area. Enner Valencia is without a doubt the reference that La Tri has in attack.
Carlos Gruezo
With his entry, the midfielder improved the little that Joao Ortiz did, Carlos Gruezo contributed with a greater mark and was able to give more freedom to Moisés Caicedo and Kendry Páez, who needed it; Furthermore, he is the clear partner of the Chelsea player.
Angel Mena
His entry was not decisive, Ángel Mena had a hard time being a contribution to his teammates and had almost no activity with the ball.
