The 4-2 victory of Ecuador over Uruguay is remarkable
due to the limited working time of Gustavo Alfaro with the national team, because of the good performance of a team that was decisive, but above all because it is the beginning of a project that over time "the magnitude that the team will achieve" will be seen, according to Jorge Barraza, columnist of EL UNIVERSO.
Where does the value of this tricolor victory over Uruguay lie?
In Gustavo Alfaro's work, because a process is started and because after many ups and downs, many improvisations, a very hardworking, working and studious coach is found. A professional with an impeccable career who has built an illusion in a week, it is a remarkable case because generally a team takes a long time to form.
Does this work fit with the youth and dynamic style of play that this new generation in the national team has?
Not only is it young, with an average age of 25, but it is a national team that brings excitement because it has football, because it is well positioned on the field and has a very good coach, but also because it has the best physique of the South American teams, something that has been shown for years but that this national team highlights.
Historic! In 100 minutes #Ecuador defeats @Uruguay 4-2 and unleashes national craziness.
Let's go my beloved national team! Let's go my tricolor! ------------#SiempreConLaTRI pic.twitter.com/6eKJEXzkdB— La Tri (@LaTri) October 13, 2020
What did Ecuador improve compared to the defeat (1-0) against Argentina?
Confidence. Against Argentina, the team lost but was very well positioned, it lacked the result but gave Ecuador confidence, so much confidence that it came out all out against Uruguay, a very complicated national team because it is an experienced team, with people with a lot of experience and a coach like Washington Tabárez who is an old fox in these situations.
A defeat and a victory. What is the balance of these performances of the national team?
I think it's good. Ecuador leaves this double matchday with a very reassuring feeling for what is to come, there are 16 games left, and I believe that no one will surpass Ecuador because it is well positioned on the field, it has a lot of solidarity, I see it as something good that is emerging. (D)