2022 WC Qualifiers

Discussion in 'Ecuador - National Team' started by Primitive Ways, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    I liked Romario today actually I saw Liga MX final and thought he was good.

    Does that mean we finally get to see Enner as our focal point of attack? Where does that leave Mena and Plata? Will Mena go behind Enner or right wing? If he goes RW that would leave Plata out.

    Something I noticed is our CB are getting caught when they both are coming toward the GK.
     
  2. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador

    I think Enner has his spot guaranteed. Estrada is not really convincing me. He is never in a good position for anything, I think the only decent play he had tonight was when he tried breaking the offside but still was miles ahead.
     
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  3. javer

    javer Member

    Sep 11, 2012
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    We Have our new U20 coach.

     
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  4. LDU4ever

    LDU4ever Moderator
    Staff Member

    Liga de Quito
    Ecuador
    Nov 21, 2004
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    He's a very weird player. The biggest issue is just his issues with streaky performances and consistency. One day he can score 2, then he'll go silent for 4-5 games before getting back to scoring. When he's good, he's very good, and when he's mediocre, he's basically just a passive presence.
     
  5. Allan_Somewhere

    Aug 6, 2016
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I wonder why Alfaro doesn't use Enner as a super sub.

    In terms of tactics, Campana suits Alfaro's game the best since he can hold the ball and play with his back to goal. So even if he doesn't score, he opens up space.

    As for defense, I really want to see Porozo get a run because I feel him and Hincapie would complement each other well.
     
  6. javer

    javer Member

    Sep 11, 2012
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    I would like to see all our young players play from the start and used the experienced players to come off bench we would definitely be a more offensive side like that.
     
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  7. \^the king^/

    \^the king^/ Member

    Jul 4, 2007
    wherevr da action @
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    High level thoughts after watching both games (I know many of these have already been mentioned):

    The BAD

    - There were plays where I think VAR would have a strong chance at calling a Pen against us

    - The goal play in Peru (long pass from our CB to Estrada) is becoming our go-to, but there's almost never anyone accompanying the forward after he controls the ball

    - Why did we try Arreaga as RB? I agree castillo se ve flojo on the defensive side of things. But Preciado has improved A LOT. Other than when Preciado played - they kept burning that banda in both friendlies

    - The counter attacks feel sluggish without any UMPH. And when we get countered our defense feels like they are always on the wrong foot. Very similar to the lapse in the Qualifiers where we lost to Peru and Brazil and the subsequent Copa America

    - Still suffering from chances created but no end goals to show for it

    The GOOD

    - Caicedo is really feeling himself. He's taking on players, calling and loving being on the ball. I hope he doesnt get a big head, but all in all seems to be taking a huge step forward in his game and understanding his role in the NT

    - Pervis is another player who has really stepped up, it's amazing how hard I was bashing him after he gave up that penalty in the first WCQ against Argentina. Almost feels like a totally different player

    - Sea lo que sea, the defence has maintained a 0 on goal, with 1 or 2 great saves by Dominguez

    - Theres a strong sense of unity in this team, it really feels as if they get along great and are building relationships that transcend the field. Hopefully this is a longterm thing

    Conclusion

    We still need a 9, but the team is showing a consistent face as they have been for almost 3 years now. Hoping we get in another friendly or 2 aside on top of Saudi Arabia and Cap Verde.
     
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  8. The Machine

    The Machine Member

    Oct 19, 2009
    Club:
    Emelec Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Was he announced or is he the coach on an interim basis?
     
  9. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    He was recently announced as the permanent coach not even a week ago.
     
  10. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    I think we tried Arreaga as RB because Preciado injured his ribs in the game against Nigeria and Castillo left to sign his new contract. I agree with your statement that Pervis has improved a lot and that Moises is on another level.
     
  11. \^the king^/

    \^the king^/ Member

    Jul 4, 2007
    wherevr da action @
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    What do you guys think of chiles final swing. They gone all out smear campaign today alongside the Carlezzo interview:



    listened to about half of it and gotta say, the guy makes his points so I hope the FEF team has also told a compelling story.

    TVAZTECA from Mexico is spreading fake news that Fifa has already decided in favor of Chile and will make an announcement by Friday. Lol
     
  12. The Machine

    The Machine Member

    Oct 19, 2009
    Club:
    Emelec Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Chile won the PR game. This debacle is far from over unfortunately. Chile will appeal FIFA's decision and the matter will be resolved by TAS. It's a distraction for sure. I hope the players stay focused in their preparation for the World Cup.
     
  13. The Machine

    The Machine Member

    Oct 19, 2009
    Club:
    Emelec Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Jose Hurtado should have been called up. He's done well in Brazil. Given what's going on with Byron Castillo I think it would have been good idea to have Hurtado be part of the squad for the friendlies.
     
  14. Allan_Somewhere

    Aug 6, 2016
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Anthony Valencia moved to the same team William Pacho is at.

    It's looking like Belgium could be our young players way to dip their feet in European football before moving to stronger leagues.
     
  15. bourne1

    bourne1 Member

    Jun 21, 2015
    Croatia
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Omg, I think we will be kicked out of World Cup. I can't believe it
     
  16. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    No, we won’t. Chile is on a smearing campaign.
     
  17. \^the king^/

    \^the king^/ Member

    Jul 4, 2007
    wherevr da action @
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    The world has only heard one side of the story.
    No idea why we haven’t pushed a world wide campaign ourselves.

    either our defense is so good no one thinks we need it. Or we’re actually just hoping for the best knowing we’re screwed.

    The magnitude of this administrational blunder would be insane. I don’t see how any of the suits would ever get another job in the industry. The fact that most of the public is already easing themselves into the thought is BAD. Fifa may be testing the waters and seeing what the possible backlash might be and for the most part it seems tame.
     
  18. LDU4ever

    LDU4ever Moderator
    Staff Member

    Liga de Quito
    Ecuador
    Nov 21, 2004
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    The registro civil already made a decision on the issue - I really don't see a pathway for FIFA to contradict local legal pronouncements. Chile's campaign drums up lots of headlines and casts doubt over a rival, but they will lose.
     
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  19. The Machine

    The Machine Member

    Oct 19, 2009
    Club:
    Emelec Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    If Castillo is in fact Colombian and the FEF knew about this I don't know why they'd go out of their way to call him up to the NT. He's a good player no doubt about it but he's not that much better than Angelo Preciado. The difference in performance wouldn't be worth the risk. Ecuador qualifies to the World Cup with or without Castillo. Maybe if Castillo was a striker then perhaps in that scenario I could see the FEF going out of their way to have him be part of the squad. There's a lot of noise on Twitter that Ecuador will be expelled from the World Cup. Logic tells me nothing will come of Chile's allegations but I am a little nervous.
     
  20. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    ******** Twitter. It’s all click bait produced by these Chileans trying to smear his name and do what they couldn’t do in the pitch. Nothing else. They tried pulling the same thing last qualifier and it bit them in the ass. Tv azteca retracted because they had nothing. I hope now that he’s in Mexico he sues their ass.
     
  21. Primitive Ways

    Primitive Ways Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Florida
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
  22. \^the king^/

    \^the king^/ Member

    Jul 4, 2007
    wherevr da action @
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    Chiriboga would have never let this happen….
     
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  23. cabezamagica

    cabezamagica Member

    Feb 10, 2011
    NYC
    Club:
    Barcelona Guayaquil
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    The FEF dropped the ball on this
     
  24. LDU4ever

    LDU4ever Moderator
    Staff Member

    Liga de Quito
    Ecuador
    Nov 21, 2004
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Same crap w/ what happened in the US with prez 45 here in the US and election lies. The only difference with Chile is that there is an international arbiter in the middle, so no amount of crying can change the levels of deferrals they must make to local authorities wherever these investigations happen. Chile is desperate to save face, but they'll probably get slapped with a defamation lawsuit if they lose, so it's a big gamble.
     
  25. LDU4ever

    LDU4ever Moderator
    Staff Member

    Liga de Quito
    Ecuador
    Nov 21, 2004
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Liga de Quito
    Nat'l Team:
    Ecuador
    Probably not, but he was also horribly corrupt and lined his and his friend's pockets during his tenure - it was a massive abuse of power and that should also never happen again.
     
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