ECUADOR VS PERU | WCQ SOUTH AMERICA 2026 | FOOTBALL LIFE 2024

[Applause] it does seem to be a 433 Jim well one of the attacking advantages in this setup Peter is the impact that can be made between fullbacks and the attacking wi players these combinations when worked well can be a real handful for any opposition and we're likely to witness that again you often see the wide man drift inside to allow the fullback to make the run out wide and it can just throw the opposition off kilter so it's way we go then oh nicely intercepted cayen [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] played out towards the right wing cross climbs up big he's done very well to get to that well as test goaler the keeper has just received an A+ grade [Applause] not a lot we need to say about [Applause] that cleared without complication [Applause] Kio that's good play that is a brilliant interception sends it Forward anything Jim to pick out of these early exchanges well neither side has really grabbed the initiative I would say both must have in with a view of of not making any early mistakes so we're seeing some conservatism here well they've got it again and here's Valencia Andre Kio and he's forced to go back and it's Kio Andre Kio hling down that right flank for really are making good use of that right hand side the light is very much the color green look it's the width that's providing this moment and and they look set to further exploit really unconvincing right now it has to start in defense but the whole team needs a wakeup call he's shifting through the gears here played into the middle knocks it away [Applause] lovely bit of [Applause] skill and he's there to clear [Applause] it did well to step in there that was more than necessary chip through well he acknowledges that he should have come up with something better there well that's down to a simple miscalculation no more no [Applause] [Applause] less great defending strong and determined spread neat he is through here oh it's come loose some terrific running on the ball there those efforts are not going unappreciated forwards and with intent no luck with that dink over the top well the counter could be on here oh that's a key interception keeper got good distance on that Kio a good run down the right good run ultimately thwarted by an astute piece of Defending crowd appreciates good football all around there he's left his man look it's a it's a run defenses thislike but the timing has to be spot [Applause] on succumbs to the pressure threads one [Applause] in that's surely a foul free [Applause] [Applause] kick and it's Kio passes short and sharp showing Good Feet looks for the Finish and we hit halim well there it is halim not a bad watch by any means and the efforts of both sides have been good but neither have been able to penetrate and so we reach the break and the game remains goalless Reflections on the first half well this is proved a very frustrating day so far especially for the strikers nothing has been created for him I think the service has extremely poor no goals at this stage but certainly not devoid of action it is nil nil here at halim well the action has already resumed here Ecuador pretty fortunate not to be trailing at halim they've been lackluster and and second best for me and if ever a situation demanded a telling off from the boss it's this one he has to spark a reaction yeah it looks like a a change of approach and it may just freshen things up [Applause] [Applause] oh well [Applause] played it's pretty clear that the defense have decided that the greatest threat to them at the moment Peter are people trying to just run at them run at them and I suppose Beyond them Jim yeah particularly late Runners into the box that's what you don't want they're very dangerous to any defense [Applause] [Applause] and it's been taken short [Applause] he's going for [Applause] goal played forward Valencia looks to get on the end of this and that's been lever clear and that's a throw in oh that's a cracking ball too quick for defense and [Applause] keeper moved on forwards that's been cut out well played [Applause] it is still anyone's game nil nil that'll be a [Applause] throw driven forward Valencia chasing after it clearly not happy with that aimed in towards the [Applause] center spread out to the left in [Applause] again crosson again oh he had to make that and he did make it had a shot and that's off Target Ecuador really have been deserted by their composure and allowed frustration to take over and it's not a good sign [Applause] [Applause] Peru on the Counterattack chance that's a half decent try [Applause] [Applause] Tapia plowing through the middle can he put it away no he's missed it [Applause] estan Tapia gets a foot in here oh he's going to be pulled back for that [Applause] [Applause] one eador Merit full marks for their attitude and appli ation in trying to win this it means an awful lot obviously up towards the front line Peru showing a good level of intensity at this stage they're calling on all their resources now well they've got one eye on the clock but The Balancing Act is very fine at this stage go for it and it could back fire sit back and it maybe at a price the ball is loose and the chase is on you wonder if that's it now but there may be one more opportunity Peter for a late late steal here Peru are making a change now now who's going to be first to this look there has to be more urgency here the ball has to get to the other end much faster Guerrero is onto it in a Flash [Applause] and he just whacks it [Applause] away and that will be the final Act