Sport Country November 15, 2024

Ecuador Thrashes Bolivia and Approaches the 2026 World Cup

Ecuador thrashed Bolivia 4-0 in the South American Qualifiers, showing total dominance in the match and placing themselves in fifth position in the standings. Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata were the stars of the game. This victory strengthens Ecuador's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.


Ecuador Thrashes Bolivia and Approaches the 2026 World Cup

The Ecuador national football team defeated Bolivia with a score of 4-0 in the eleventh round of the Conmebol World Cup qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. The match took place at the Banco Pichincha Stadium and marked an important victory for the team led by Argentine coach Sebastián Beccacece.

During the match, Gonzalo Plata stood out by recovering the ball and making a through pass for Enner Valencia to score the second goal of the match by chipping the ball over Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra. Later, Valencia scored again after receiving a pass from Plata, who also shone with his performance on the field.

One of the goals came from the penalty spot, with a precise execution from Enner Valencia that extended Ecuador's lead. The Ecuadorian team demonstrated superiority in possession and risky plays throughout the match, allowing them to consolidate their victory emphatically.

With this result, Ecuador positions itself in fifth place in the South American qualifiers, showing to be a serious candidate for qualification for the upcoming World Cup. In contrast, Bolivia has conceded ten goals in the last two matches, remaining in eighth place with the same number of points as Venezuela, but with an unfavorable goal difference.

Ecuador's 4-0 victory over Bolivia highlights the solid performance of the team on the field and consolidates their path toward World Cup qualification.