Ecuador
Germany
Team Overview
Ecuador hosted Curaçao in their last World Cup match, which ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Ecuador could not find the back of the net, leaving them with a disappointing result.
Match statistics (Ecuador vs Curaçao):
Team Overview
Germany faced Ivory Coast at home in their latest World Cup encounter, securing a 2-1 victory. This win followed a dominant 7-1 triumph over Curaçao, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Germany vs Ivory Coast):
In a thrilling encounter, Ecuador emerged victorious against Germany with a scoreline of 2-1, securing a crucial win in the World Cup group stage. The match featured an early goal from Leroy Sané, but Ecuador quickly responded to clinch the match.
Germany started strongly, with Sané finding the net just two minutes in, assisted by Florian Wirtz. However, Ecuador leveled the score shortly after, as Nilson Angulo scored in the 9th minute, thanks to an assist from Pedro Vite. The first half saw both teams exchanging blows, but neither could find the back of the net again.
As the match progressed, Ecuador's resilience shone through. Despite having only 39% possession compared to Germany's 61%, they made their chances count, with three shots on target from a total of seven attempts. In contrast, Germany managed three shots on goal from eleven attempts but struggled to convert their dominance into further goals.
The turning point came in the 77th minute when Gonzalo Plata scored Ecuador's second goal, assisted by Kevin Rodriguez. This goal proved decisive as Ecuador held on to their lead, despite a late surge from Germany, which included a canceled penalty for Kai Havertz just after halftime.
Ultimately, Ecuador's tactical discipline and effective counter-attacking play secured them the win, showcasing their ability to capitalize on key moments. With three yellow cards to Germany's one, the match was also a testament to Ecuador's tenacity in both defense and attack.
Ecuador has struggled in their last two matches, failing to score a goal and losing one of those games against Ivory Coast. Their recent form shows a lack of offensive output, with an average of 0 goals per game in their last two outings. In contrast, Germany has been in better form, scoring a total of 9 goals in their last two matches, averaging 4.5 goals per game. This stark difference in attacking prowess could play a crucial role in their upcoming encounter.
In their previous head-to-head match, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. The statistics from that match indicate that Ecuador had a total of 7 shots, with 3 on target, while Germany managed 11 shots with 3 on target. Additionally, Ecuador's defensive capabilities will be tested against Germany's potent attack, which has shown a tendency to score multiple goals in recent matches.
H. Galindez
G
A. Franco
D
W. Pacho
D
P. Hincapie
D
J. Alcivar
M
J. Yeboah
M
P. Vite
M
M. Caicedo
M
P. Estupinan
M
G. Plata
F
E. Valencia
F
M. Neuer
G
J. Kimmich
D
J. Tah
D
N. Schlotterbeck
D
N. Brown
D
F. Nmecha
M
A. Pavlovic
M
L. Sane
M
J. Musiala
M
F. Wirtz
M
K. Havertz
F
