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Ecuador vs Paraguay World Cup Qualifier: Everything You Need to Know
The World Cup Qualification match between Ecuador and Paraguay is set to take place at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador. The match, part of matchday nine encounters, will occur on Thursday, October 10, 2024, kicking off at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET in the United States.
Both teams enter this match with victories in their previous encounters. Ecuador, managed by Sebastian Beccacece, secured a win over Peru with a solitary goal from captain Enner Valencia. This victory has positioned Ecuador in fourth place in the CONMEBOL qualifying group, a notable achievement considering a previous points deduction for the falsification of Byron Castillo’s birth documents.
Paraguay, led by Gustavo Alfaro, achieved a narrow 1-0 victory against Brazil in their last outing. Inter Miami’s Diego Gomez was the key scorer for Paraguay. The team currently sits in seventh place, holding the intercontinental play-off spot at this halfway point in the qualifiers.
Team news reveals that Ecuador’s Diego Palacios and Leonardo Realpe are sidelined due to knee and thigh injuries, respectively. Moises Caicedo holds a critical role in Ecuador’s midfield with key players such as Felix Torres, Willian Pacho, and Piero Hincapie in defense. Enner Valencia will lead the attack, potentially alongside John Mercado and Kendry Paez.
On the Paraguayan side, midfielder Jesus Medina is ruled out with a leg injury, placing pressure on Miguel Almiron to perform offensively. Isidro Pitta is expected to lead the attacking line, and the defense will likely be anchored by Omar Alderete and Fabian Balbuena, with Roberto Junior Fernandez eyeing another clean sheet.
Globally, fans have multiple viewing options. In the United States, streaming and PPV options are available. Australian viewers can stream the match free, with available options such as using a VPN for those abroad wishing to access usual streaming services.
The head-to-head record over the last five meetings reveals a mixed bag of results, with Paraguay defeating Ecuador 3-1 in their most recent encounter in March 2022. Despite the competitive history, both teams are keen to improve their standings in the World Cup qualification race.
With tight competition in the CONMEBOL league, eager viewers are advised to check their local listings or subscribe to viewing packages where necessary to catch all the live action.
