Ecuador 6, Colombia 1
An historic victory against one of our toughest rivals, who beat us twice in the previous World Cup qualification cycle (3–1 and 2–0). I figured we’d lose or draw this time, especially since some of our players were sidelined due to COVID.
I needn’t have worried. We scored twice in the first ten minutes. By the end of the game, the Colombians had suffered their worst defeat in World Cup qualification since Brazil thrashed them, 6 to 0, in 1977.
Every goal was scored by a different player. Our precocious winger, Gonzalo Plata, was ejected for taking off his shirt after he scored goal number five.
I needn’t have worried. We scored twice in the first ten minutes. By the end of the game, the Colombians had suffered their worst defeat in World Cup qualification since Brazil thrashed them, 6 to 0, in 1977.
Every goal was scored by a different player. Our precocious winger, Gonzalo Plata, was ejected for taking off his shirt after he scored goal number five.
