Ecuador U-17 Misses Semifinals but Still in World Cup Contention After Loss to Brazil
Cartagena, Colombia — Ecuador’s Under-17 national team narrowly missed securing a spot in the South American Championship semifinals after a 3-2 defeat against Brazil on Saturday, april 5, 2025. Despite the loss,Ecuador still has a chance to qualify for the U-17 World Cup through a playoff round.
Ecuador Takes Early Lead, Brazil Mounts Comeback
In the match held at the Estadio Jaime Morón in Cartagena, Ecuador initially took the lead with a goal from Edwin Quintero. Justin Lerma extended the advantage with a penalty kick in the second half. Though, Brazil responded with goals from captain Luis Eduardo, Gustavo Rodrigues, and Luis Lucio, completing the comeback and securing the victory.
Playoff Round Offers World Cup Hope
Ecuador finished third in Group B with six points. The team will now compete in a playoff round against Bolivia, the fourth-place finisher in their group. The winners of that match will advance to the U-17 World Cup. A loss in the first playoff match wouldn’t eliminate Ecuador, as they woudl have a second chance against the loser of the other playoff series.
Besides a potential loss to Bolivia, what other scenario could still allow Ecuador to qualify for the U-17 World Cup?
Ecuador U-17 Misses Semifinals but Still in World Cup Contention After Loss to Brazil
Cartagena, Colombia — Ecuador’s Under-17 national team narrowly missed securing a spot in the South American Championship semifinals after a 3-2 defeat against Brazil on Saturday, april 5, 2025. Despite the loss,Ecuador still has a chance to qualify for the U-17 World Cup through a playoff round.
Ecuador Takes Early Lead, Brazil Mounts Comeback
in the match held at the Estadio Jaime Morón in Cartagena, Ecuador initially took the lead wiht a goal from Edwin Quintero. Justin Lerma extended the advantage with a penalty kick in the second half. Though, Brazil responded with goals from captain Luis Eduardo, Gustavo Rodrigues, and Luis Lucio, completing the comeback and securing the victory.
Playoff Round Offers World Cup Hope
Ecuador finished third in Group B with six points. The team will now compete in a playoff round against Bolivia, the fourth-place finisher in their group. The winners of that match will advance to the U-17 World Cup. A loss in the first playoff match wouldn’t eliminate Ecuador, as they woudl have a second chance against the loser of the other playoff series.
Q&A
Q: What does the loss to Brazil mean for Ecuador’s U-17 team?
A: Ecuador didn’t make the South American Championship semifinals, but they’re still in the running for the U-17 world Cup through a playoff.
Q: Who scored for Ecuador against Brazil?
A: Edwin Quintero scored the first goal, and Justin Lerma scored a penalty kick. did you know? Penalty kicks are high-pressure moments – the kicker has to stay cool under the gaze of the entire stadium!
Q: Who are Ecuador’s opponents in the playoff round?
A: Ecuador will play against Bolivia. winning this match guarantees a spot in the U-17 World Cup.
Q: What happens if ecuador loses in the first playoff match?
A: Ecuador gets a second chance. They’ll play against the loser of the other playoff series.
Q: Where and when did the match take place?
A: The match was held at the Estadio Jaime morón in Cartagena, Colombia, on April 5, 2025.
Stay tuned to see if Ecuador’s youth team can secure their spot in the U-17 World Cup!
