With two goals from Enner Valencia, Ecuador today rescued an agonizing 2-2 draw in their visit to Bolivia in La Paz and added a valuable point in the tenth round of the South American World Russia 2018.
Bolivia had gone ahead in the first half with a brace from Pablo Escobar at 4 and 43 minutes. But Valencia, who was doubtful for today’s game for their legal problems in Ecuador, gave the tie to the visit to mark the 47 and 88. The second goal came when Ecuadorians played a man down for the expulsion of Luis Caicedo.
With the tie, Ecuador reached 17 points and remains in the sorting area to Russia 2018. Bolivia, however, missed a very good chance and see virtually extinguished his chances of being in the World Cup to keep penultimate eight units .
The hero of the day was Valencia, who last week was great protagonist of Ecuador both on and off the court.
Everton striker was doubtful for today’s game against the possibility that the Ecuadorian Justice prohibiting him from leaving the country for the cause that follows his former partner for alleged nonpayment food to her daughter pensions. Thursday, had been featured in an unusual persecution and police before the end of match against Chile in Quito.
Lifted custody orders, Valencia today showed his qualities on the court to frustrate a Bolivian team that had started stepping on the accelerator.
An enabling Rodrigo Ramallo, fallen on the floor, allowed the Paraguayan-Bolivian veteran Pablo Escobar make a stunning left hook to get the 1-0 four minutes for the home side.
Bolvia extended distances at 43, when a run of Marcelo Martins beat distracted Ecuadorian defense. Escobar allowed his pass to another veteran left-footed midfielder for the 2-0 lead.
Rest enabled a tactical reshuffle of the team coached by Gustavo Quinteros, who was precisely technician Bolivia in qualifying last. More elasticity and constant attack
It was noted at the beginning of complement.
Ecuadorian pressure was quickly and feel 47 minutes a cross from Luis Antonio Valencia was spliced by Enner Valencia for 2-1.
