Ecuador Seeks to Outshine Paraguay in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
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- 10 Oct 2024
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The Ecuadorian national team is set to face Paraguay in a crucial match in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The encounter, scheduled to take place at the Rodrigo Paz Stadium in Quito, will be a nostalgic reunion for Paraguay's coach, Gustavo Alfaro, who previously managed Ecuador from 2020 to 2022.
Alfaro, who guided Ecuador to the World Cup in Qatar 2022, expressed his fond memories of the country and its players, but emphasized his focus on leading Paraguay to success. Ecuador, currently sitting fourth with 11 points, aims to solidify their position in the direct qualification zone, while Paraguay, with 9 points, seeks to climb the rankings.
The match will be a challenging one for Ecuador's coach, Sebastián Beccacece, who must find a way to break through Paraguay's defense. Beccacece acknowledged the "mutual understanding" between Alfaro and the Ecuadorian team, as the players are familiar with his style of play.
The Paraguayan team, boosted by their recent win against Brazil and draw against Uruguay, will look to continue their strong form under Alfaro's guidance. Ecuador, meanwhile, will rely on the return of forward Leonardo Campana and the talents of young players like midfielder Alan Minda to secure a crucial victory.
The match is set to kick off at 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) and will be officiated by a Brazilian referee team.
