FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil Draw – Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Ecuador after Felix Torres’ header 15 minutes from time cancelled out an early Casemiro strike in a remarkable World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Ecuador in action-packed World Cup qualifier
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil Draw – The incident-packed clash saw both sides have a player sent off inside the first 20 minutes and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson shown a red card on two occasions only for both to be rescinded after consultation with the Video Assistant referee (VAR).
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Ecuador in action-packed World Cup qualifier
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil Draw – Ecuador will feel aggrieved at having a goal chalked off and two penalty awards rescinded by the VAR – including one in second-half stoppage time – but they got just reward for their resilience when Torres headed home from a corner.
Casemiro had put Brazil ahead after five minutes when he hammered home from close range after a goalmouth scramble.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Ecuador in action-packed World Cup qualifier
That was followed by a red card for Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez for a reckless challenge after 15 minutes before Brazil fullback Emerson Royal was dismissed for a second yellow card following a clumsy challenge five minutes later.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ecuador vs Brazil Draw – The five-times world champions have already qualified for this year’s finals in Qatar along with Argentina, who are playing away to Chile later on Thursday.
Ecuador are third in the 10-nation South American qualifying standings with 24 points from 15 games, seven points ahead of Colombia and Peru, who have a game in hand.
The top four qualify automatically for the World Cup while the fifth-placed side go into a playoff with a team from the Asian confederation.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Ecuador in action-packed World Cup qualifier
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