Australia beat Ecuador 3-1 this Friday in a friendly match for the FIFA date that marked the debut of Spaniard Félix Sánchez Bas. Despite this, his rival colleague praised what was done by the national team.
With the goals of Jackson Irvine in the 12th minute, Erwin Mabilo in the 32nd minute and Garang Koul in the 84th minute, the Australians came out as winners.
Félix Torres gave way for Ecuador in the 23rd minute, who received the ball with his head, after an assist from Jeremy Sarmiento.
Graham Arnold, the coach of the home owners, in brief statements collected by the press in that country, was pleased with the victory and highlighted what the Three had done.
“It’s a very good team (Ecuador), they stayed out of the round of 16 only because of the goal difference at the World Cup. Obviously they have some quality, but the lads were fantastic in terms of sticking to the game plan.”
“You have to give credit to Ecuador,” Arnold added after the match and is looking forward to the second match between the two teams next Tuesday.
In addition, the Australian coach reflected on the fact that new elements are debuting to rebuild his team.
“I’m extremely happy with Aiden O’Neil’s debut and the young lads when they’ve come on, but it’s the older lads who are key, they’ve got to lead and that’s been really good for them,” he said. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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