Uruguay stumble to defeat against Ecuador

Ecuador triumphed over Uruguay, 4x2, on Tuesday, in a game related to matchweek 2 of World Cup Qualifying (CONMEBOL). Coming into the contest, Gustavo Alfaro's team came from a defeat, and Óscar Tabárez's team came from a win. Michael Estrada was the main player.

Moisés Caicedo opened the score with 15 minutes on the clock, from a corner. After 45 minutes, Michael Estrada fired home Ecuador second goal, with a right-foot strike inside the box.

With 52 minutes on the clock, Gustavo Alfaro's team extended their lead with a goal from forward with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box. In the 75th minute, Ecuador's national team increased their lead with a goal from Gonzalo Plata with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. With 84 minutes on the clock, Luis Suárez fired home for Uruguay, from the penalty spot. After 90 minutes, forward netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot.

After the result Ecuador are 5th in the table, with 3 points, while Uruguay sit 6th place, with 3 points. Next up, Gustavo Alfaro's team visit Bolivia, while Óscar Tabárez's team will play away against Colombia.