This Wednesday, in a friendly played at Subaru Park, in the United States, Ecuador played against Bolivia and won 3-1. The winning goals were scored by Enner Valencia, from Internacional, John Yeboah and Jordy Caicedo, while Miguelito , from Santos, decreased for the Bolivians.
The friendly is part of the two teams’ preparation for the Copa América, which takes place in the United States. Ecuador lost to Argentina last Sunday and ends its preparations on the 16th (Sunday), against Honduras. The ball rolls at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Rentschler Field. The debut in the Copa América will be against Venezuela on the 22nd (Saturday).
Bolivia still faces Colombia before its debut in the tournament. This time the match takes place this Saturday, at 6pm (Brasília time), also at Rentschler Field. The first game valid for the Copa América will be against the United States on the 23rd (Sunday).
The goals
Ecuador opened the scoring in the 18th minute of the opening stage. Internacional center forward Enner Valencia took advantage of the goalkeeper’s rebound and pushed it into the back of the net.
The second of the Ecuadorians was noted by John Yeboah. Seven minutes later, from outside the area, the player took a left-handed shot and hit the right side of the goal defended by Billy Viscarra.
At 25 of the final stage, Jordy Caicedo took advantage of the opportunity and converted the penalty kick.
There was still time for Miguelito, an athlete from Santos, to reduce for the Bolivians. At 43, the athlete received a great cross from Fernando Saucedo and completed the goal in the left corner.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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