Venezuela vs Ecuador: Match Preview and Live Updates
Match Preview
Venezuela and Ecuador will face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match on June 22, 2024. Both teams are in need of a win to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup alive.
Venezuela has been in poor form of late, losing their last three matches. However, they will be hoping to turn their form around against an Ecuador side that has also struggled for consistency.
Ecuador has won just one of their last five matches, and they will be desperate to avoid another defeat. They will be relying on the likes of Moises Caicedo and Enner Valencia to provide inspiration.
Live Updates
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First Half
Venezuela started the match brightly and had the first chance of the game when Josef Martinez fired wide. Ecuador gradually grew into the game and began to create chances of their own. The best chance of the first half fell to Gonzalo Plata, but he was denied by a fine save from Wuilker Farinez.
Second Half
Ecuador came out with more purpose in the second half and took the lead in the 55th minute. Romario Ibarra found himself in space on the left wing and crossed for Ayrton Preciado to tap in from close range. Venezuela responded well and equalized in the 65th minute. Yeferson Soteldo played a clever pass through to Darwin Machis, who fired home from the edge of the area.
The match remained evenly poised for the remainder of the half, with both teams having chances to win it. In the end, the spoils were shared, and both teams will be left to rue missed opportunities.
Full Time
Venezuela 1-1 Ecuador
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