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2006 in Ecuadorian football

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Football in Ecuador
Season2006
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The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

National leagues

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Segunda

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Clubs in international competitions

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Team 2006 Copa Libertadores 2006 Copa Sudamericana
Deportivo Cuenca Eliminated in the First Stage N/A
El Nacional Eliminated in the Second Stage Eliminated in the Round of 16
LDU Quito Eliminated in the quarterfinals Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage

National team

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The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.

FIFA World Cup

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Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.

Group stage
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Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Germany 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9
 Ecuador 3 2 0 1 5 3 +2 6
 Poland 3 1 0 2 2 4 −2 3
 Costa Rica 3 0 0 3 3 9 −6 0
Poland 0 – 2 Ecuador
(Report) C. Tenorio 24'
Delgado 80'

Ecuador 3 – 0 Costa Rica
C. Tenorio 8'
Delgado 54'
Kaviedes 90+2'
(Report)
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Coffi Codjia (Benin)

Ecuador 0 – 3 Germany
(Report) Klose 4', 44'
Podolski 57'
Attendance: 72,000
Round of 16
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Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.

England 1 – 0 Ecuador
Beckham 60' (Report)

Friendlies

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Ecuador 1 – 0 Honduras
Caicedo 67'


Japan 1 – 0 Ecuador
Sato 85'

Ecuador 1 – 1 Colombia
Castillo 52' Soto 55'


Ecuador 1 – 1 Peru
Benítez 14' Guerrero 75'

Ecuador 1 – 2 Brazil
Borja 22' Fred 44'
Kaká 74'
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