![]() ![]() This situation forced the girl to be responsible for housework and combine it with school, catechism and sports practices where she has been outstanding.Īt 8 years old, Evelyn had her first contact with World Vision Ecuador when she was sponsored back then, she had the opportunity to receive the support of the organization, not only for transportation to her training sessions but also, as part of various training, development and participation processes that also involved her family and her community. She lived with her grandfather for a long time because her mother migrated to another city, she did not have a job in her community and had to meet the needs of Evelyn and her two siblings. "In my parish, they told me that soccer is only for boys, that I should go play with dolls, but I never liked them and I kept practising," says Evelyn.Įvelyn's sporting career was not easy. ![]() The girl was never afraid to play despite the kicks and being hit with the ball, she entered the field with everything”, says her uncle Darwin. ![]() When Evelyn saw a ball, she would chase it and guide it with her feet, which is why I never hesitated to give her my support. ![]() “Although for many this is a men's sport, I supported my niece. Her uncle, a soccer coach, discovered her talent and encouraged her in the sport. However, as a Latin American nation, we can expect beautiful football from them.At the young age of 3, Evelyn showed the potential to become a soccer player. Therefore, the hope is thin for ‘the Tricolors’. It’s highly unlikely they would go to the next round as Netherlands and Senegal are the two favourites from this group and the host nation Qatar can do anything too. Once in 1959 and another one in 1993.Įcuador took part in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2002 and their sole participation ended in kicking out from the group round.Įcuador hasn’t won a single title in their long footballing career. Their best result was attaining 4th place twice. In 1939, they first competed in the tournament, however, they are the only 2nd team in the Conmebol region with Venezuela who didn’t win the Copa America trophy. It’s their 4th-time endeavour in the greatest show on the earth.Īt the continental level, Ecuador took part in Copa America 29 times. They failed to reach the main stage in 2010 but qualified again in 2014 though they were knocked out from the group stage. Their best outcome in the sport’s biggest event came 4 years later as they reached the round of 16 in 2006. They had a great team back then as they overpassed Uruguay and Brazil in the qualifying round. Attacker: Valencia, Estrada, Plata, Caicedo, Mena, Ibarra, Campana, Alvarado.Įcuador qualified for the very first time in the world cup in 2002.Midfielder: Caicedo, Gruezo, Franco, Mendez, Arroyo, Sarmiento, Cifuentes.Defenders: Estupinan, Arboleda, Torres, Arreaga, Castillo, Hincapie, Preciado, Porozo, Palacios.Goalkeeper: Dominguez, Galindez, Ramirez.Nickname: La Tri (The Tri), La Tricolor (The Tricolors)Įcuador FIFA World Cup 2022 Coach and Players:.Most Capped player: Ivan Hurtado (168 caps).Association: Ecuadorian Football Federation.Here, we’ll take a look at Ecuador National Football Team. Nevertheless, they rejected the opportunity to participate. The irony is that they were invited to the first-ever world cup as they were a FIFA member from 1926 and a CONMEBOL member from 1927. In that process, they acquired 26 points which was enough for them to seal a spot in the world cup only for the fourth time. After playing 18 matches in the world cup qualifying round, they won 7 of them, were drawn 5 times and lost 6 other matches. Ecuador is a Conmebol side which isn’t that regular in the mega event, however, they secured their place this time. ![]()
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