2006 in Ecuadorian football
| Season | 2006 | |
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The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues
[edit]- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
- Winner:
- Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title)
- Clausura: Imbabura (1st title)
- Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage)
- Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero, Deportivo Quevedo
Segunda
[edit]- Winner: Brasilia
- Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions
[edit]| Team | 2006 Copa Libertadores | 2006 Copa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Second Stage | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the quarterfinals | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
National team
[edit]The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup
[edit]Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group stage
[edit]Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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 Germany
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
 Ecuador
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
 Poland
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
 Costa Rica
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
| Poland | 0 – 2 | Ecuador |
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| (Report) | C. Tenorio  24'Delgado 80' |
| Ecuador | 3 – 0 | Costa Rica |
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| C. Tenorio 8' Delgado 54'Kaviedes 90+2' |
(Report) |
Round of 16
[edit]Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.
Friendlies
[edit]| Ecuador | 1 – 0 |  Honduras |
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| Caicedo 67' |
Netherlands  | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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| Kuyt 48' |
Japan  | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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| Sato 85' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 1 |  Colombia |
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| Castillo 52' |
Soto 55' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 2 |  North Macedonia |
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| Tenorio 52' |
Maznov 28' Mitreski 73' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 1 |  Peru |
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| Benítez 14' |
Guerrero 75' |
External links
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