“In the World Cup we will see the fruits of the work done,” says Jimmy Bran after qualifying for the U-20 World Cup

with just enoughwith only four points out of fifteen possible, fourth in the final hexagonal of the South American Sub-20So Ecuador qualified for the World Cup to be played in May in Indonesia, a classification that does not cover the discreet tricolor performance on Colombian soil.

A 2-1 victory against Paraguay on the last date catapulted the mini-Tri to the World Cup, rushed pass and with his ear on another court, waiting for the defeat of Venezuela, which finally fell 2-1 to the hosts.

Ecuador gets a ticket to the U-20 World Cup

in the end there was celebration in the national dressing room, although from the leadership the phrase “this process is left us owing” remainedaccording to Francisco Egas, president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, after the final of the Ecuador Super Cup played in Latacunga.

From the technician’s perspective Jimmy Bran the tournament was lived with intensityhence the man from Guayaquil said he felt “proud of what these guys did.”

With ups and downs throughout the tournament, the general balance accounts for two wins and two draws in nine games, 8 points out of 27 possiblejust enough to save the group stage and then in the final hexagonal to seal the World Cup ticket.

“We are aware that we have to continue working. Everything we are doing is for our country,” said Bran, with the “confidence” that “In the World Cup we will see the fruits of the work done”.

On campus, the classification left satisfaction. “We qualified for the World Cup, we are happy, everything was very emotional. You have to keep dreaming, let’s never stop doing it. This classification is for all the Ecuadorian people”, said the striker Justin Leather.

the goalkeeper Gilmar Napa, one of the figures of the tournament, also highlighted the joy of qualifying for the event in Indonesia. “The group remains committed, we must work in the best way in this short time that we have until the World Cup. We hope that the support of the fans will continue, because we will give our best”, indicated the footballer from Orense. (D)