Allen Obando’s inclusion in Ecuador’s squad for the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia is on track after his contribution to Barcelona’s (1-2) win over Deportivo Cuenca. This win keeps them in the fight for first place in the second stage of the Pro League.

Obando, 17, came on in the 29th minute due to muscle discomfort that prevented Argentine forward Jonatan Bauman from continuing; and took this golden opportunity to demonstrate his mental and physical strength at the Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium.

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From the beginning, he fought with the experienced central defenders of Cuenca, the Uruguayan Guillermo Fratta (27 years old) and the Argentine Luciano Recalde (28 years old); but, until he settled on the field, Argentine midfielder Nicolás Rinaldi made it 1-0 for the home team (67 minutes).

But Obando didn’t let much time pass to level the scores at 1. In the first clear action he had, he headed left-back Segundo Portocarrero’s cross in front of Recalde’s marker to beat goalkeeper Hamilton Piedra (70 mins). ).

And in the same way, he handled the pass from midfielder Fernando Gaibor, which Uruguayan midfielder Jesús Trindade was able to finish (90, +10 min).

Barcelona SC’s request not to integrate the U-17 team for a friendly match

“On Friday (September 1), I sent a letter to the president of the Federation thanking him, but no Barcelona player will leave as sparring“, said the president of Toreador, Carlos Alfaro Moreno.

“I just want to make it clear that we are open to official calls for the minors or the senior team, but as sparring There are no players,” he added.

In addition, the Canaries could not count on the striker Francisco Polaco Fydriszewski and the midfielder Damián Kita Díaz, who was sent off in the match that the Yellows drew 2-2 against Cumbayá last Sunday, September 3, at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.

The Disciplinary Commission of the Pro League sanctioned three collisions Polish Fydriszewski has four games to date Kita Diaz. Both have already turned 2 years old.

Based on this, Obando will continue to have opportunities to gain experience and be considered for the final squad for the World Cup starting on November 10.

The squad, led by Ecuador coach Diego Martínez, will be announced next month to face Group A matches against hosts (Indonesia), Panama and Morocco. (D)