Ecuador’s Smash and Grab Downs Paraguay

By Gordon Fleetwood, writing from New York City

South American U20 Championships: Day 6

Paraguay bossed this Sunday encounter, yet still lost after Ecuador sneaked a goal in mid-way off the second half. The young Ecuadorians held on for dear lie for most of the game, but Edson Montaño’s header meant that they left with all three points. The result means that Group B remains open, with two spots to the next round still undecided.

It took a while for Paraguay to establish their dominance in the game, but after the 20 minute mark, Ecuador were camped out in their own half. Paraguay created chances at will, and poor finishing was one of the reasons they didn’t break the deadlock. The other was the magnificent John Jaramillo, who was having an inspired game in goal for Ecuador. Time after time he kept the opposition out with some spectacular saves from a myriad of attacks. The best was probably a close range header from Marcos Caicedo which seemed destined for the back of the net. It was because of Jaramillo that the first period ended scoreless.

(Source: matchcentre)