World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Ecuador beats Uruguay 2-1
QUITO, Nov. 12, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Thursday afternoon at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito.
Ecuador dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Felipe Caicedo in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Ecuadorians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Martínez in the 59th minute.
The result put the Ecuadorians top of the group with 9 points. Uruguay is second with 6 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet Venezuela at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium on November 17, while Uruguay will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2002)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970, 2010)
- 12 November 2015
- 16:00
- Quito
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 9 |
| Uruguay | 6 |
 Chile | 6 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Brazil | 3 |
 Colombia | 3 |
 Bolivia | 3 |
 Argentina | 1 |
 Peru | 0 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
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