Ecuador beat Honduras 2-1, in its third and final preparation match, before the start of the Copa América 2024. Félix Sánchez’s team had problems finding the way to the goal, but finally came out with the victory thanks to the goals of Jeremy Sarmiento and Piero Hincapié.
A review of the players who performed in East Hartford
Alexander Dominguez: The goalkeeper repeated as a starter in a row and had little work against a very defensive team. He had a couple of important interventions and couldn’t save the penalty.
Angelo Preciado: He stood out especially in the second half and added a lot to the attack, to support Kendry Páez on that wing. He backed up the defense and let loose on offense.
Felix Torres: He provided a clear exit from defense and was a support for Pacho. He did not have any major problems in his area.
Willian Pacho: Like his teammate, he had no problems containing the rival attack. It was a clear way to connect with the midfielders.
Piero Hincapié: He joined the attack, but not at the level of Preciado on the opposite wing. He defended well against the Honduran team’s attempts and closed the game with a good header.
Alan Franco: He was chosen to hold the midfield alongside Moisés Caicedo. His work was more aimed at defending and he did it without complications.
Moisés Caicedo: The Tri engine again, to initiate the attacks and sustain the defense. He was precise in his passing, one of his greatest virtues.
Kendry Paez: He teamed up well with Sarmiento and also with Preciado when he changed bands. He left touches on the court and was close to scoring.
John Yeboah: Important work on the right and with a changed profile. He looks to be a starter in the Copa América, due to his display and offensive talent.
Jeremy Sarmiento: One of the most outstanding of the Tri, who was very important to attack insistently from the left. Frame the first goal of the gamewith a good definition.
Enner Valencia: The reference in the area and support for the attack. He was not good at finishing, as he had at least 2 clear chances in which he could not convert.
Alan Minda: He came in well to support the attack with overflows and to connect with the attackers. He played in a more usual position for him.
Angel Mena: He did not have much time on the field, but he contributed with his experience to lead the team on the attack, which tried to find the formula to score another goal.
Carlos Gruezo: He did the same work as Franco when he entered the variant. He looked confident to contain any rival attempt.
Kevin Rodriguez: He continues to add minutes after returning from his injury. If in the last game he looked lacking in rhythm, this time he seemed more composed, but he lacks progress.
