World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Ecuador 3-1 to qualify for 2018 World Cup
QUITO, Oct. 10, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Ecuador by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday night at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito.
Lionel Messi scored tripple goals
Ecuador opened the score in the score in the 1st minute thanks to R. Ibarra, before Argentina regained the advantage with Messi ('11, '19). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Argentines further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Messi in the 62nd minute.
Argentina secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Ecuador is eliminated.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)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990, 2014)
Ecuador
1:3
Argentina
1:3 (1:2)
- 10 October 2017
- 18:30
- Quito
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 38 |
 Uruguay | 28 |
| Argentina | 28 |
 Colombia | 27 |
 Chile | 24 |
 Paraguay | 24 |
 Peru | 23 |
| Ecuador | 20 |
 Bolivia | 18 |
 Venezuela | 9 |
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