Mexico vs Ecuador: Live Score, Stream, Stats, Lineups & Updates From International Friendly Soccer Game
International friendly action continues on the field Saturday as Mexico and Ecuador collide at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.
Can't watch the game? Don't worry, we have you covered. Latin Post will provide soccer fans with up to date scores from the match.
Mexico's next friendly will be against Paraguay on March 31. Ecuador will also be playing on March 31, against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
These two Latin American countries want to prove to everyone who the best is on Saturday. Mexico ranks 21st in the world and second in CONCACAF. Ecuador ranks 29th in the world and sixth overall in CONMEBOL.
Unfortunately for Mexico, Rafael Marquez and Francisco Rodriguez will most likely not be playing because of injuries. On the positive side, both Javier Hernández and Andrés Guardado are expected to start.
José Corona will start in net for Mexico.
Alexander Domínguez will start for Ecuador.
Fernando Palomo and Alejandro Moreno are the two game announcers.
Ecuador's National anthem is currently playing. Game will begin shortly.
9:43 p.m. EST. Game has begun
2nd minute: Miller Bolaños has a breakaway, but goalkeeper José Corona makes a huge save.
5th minute: Miller Bolaños shotts a one-timer from 15 feet out, but José Corona makes the save.
10th Minute update: Mexico passing the ball terrible. Ecuador controlling possession heavily
11th minute: Yellow card, Juan Paredes. Mexico corner kick.
14th minute: GOAL! Javier Hernández. Mexico leads 1-0
Fun Fact: Javier Hernández, No. 14, scored in the 14th minute.
18th minute: Javier Hernández almost scores on a broken play, but Alexander Domínguez makes a huge save.
21st minute: Felipe Caicedo down, hurt on the field. Play has resumed.
25th minute: Felipe Caicedo misses a header in front of the net. Knocked to ground.
28th minute: Corner kick for Mexico
30th minute: Mexico putting on the pressure. Another corner kick. Ecuador clears the ball
34th minute: Alexander Domínguez makes great stop in front of net. Mexico starting to control the time of possession now.
36th minute: José Corona makes a HUGE save against Jefferson Montero at point blank.
39th minute: Foul on Ecuador. Almost halftime...
42nd minute: Shot from about 25 yards out by Ecuador. Easy save by Jose Corona.
43rd minute: Subsituition: Jefferson Montero out, Angel Mena in.
HALFTIME. Mexico leads 1-0.
Halftime stats
Shots (on goal): Mexico, 6 (2) Ecuador, 7 (5)
Fouls: Mexico 5, Ecuador 10
Cornerkicks: Mexico 2 Ecuador 3
Time of possession: 50/50
Second half has begun!
48th minute: Mexico applying some pressure. Corner kick, Ecuador gets called for hand ball. Mexico ball.
51st minute: Hernandez collides with Domínguez in an attempt to reach pass. Ecuador ball.
55th minute: Ecuador continues to apply pressure. Just can't put the ball in the net. Mexico defense not giving in.
56th minute: Walter Ayoví hurt his head. Paul Aguilar has cut on head. The two collided with each other.
*the two players have shook hands. Play resumes*
60th minute: Corner kick for Ecuador.
63rd minute: Mexico applying pressure. Gets corner kick.
65th minute: Ecuador attempts cross pass through middle, goes out of bounds. Mexico overtakes possession after corner kick.
67th minute: Mexico has 3 on 2 from about 15 feet away, but fails to get shot off.
69th minute: Jose Corona makes diving block to stop pass in middle.
70th minute: Penalty Kick for Ecuador!
72nd minute: HUGE SAVE by Coronas against Miller Bolaños on the penalty kick.
75th minute: Substitution by Mexico, Jimenez in. Dos Santos out.
77th minute: Andrés Guardado shoots from about 30 feet away. Sails wide right.
Mexico still leads 1-0.
80th minute: Raul Jiménez hits the crossbar on a header after ball hits off Domínguez.
85th minute: foul on Ecuador mid-field
87th minute: Ecuador with a scoring chance. Give and go pass, but ball goes out fo bounds.
90th minute: End of regulation. 3 minutes added.
91st minute: Javier Hernandez takes a shot from within 8 feet. Huge save by Domínguez.
GAME OVER. MEXICO wins 1-0.
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The game will be shown on ESPN2, but you can watch a live game stream here.
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