Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil held to goalless draw by Ecuador

Guayaquil: One of the most anticipated coaching debuts in international football history ended in disappointment. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were outplayed for long periods in a goalless draw with Sebastian Beccacece’s Ecuador.

In a match that featured just five shots on target, Ecuador extended its unbeaten run in South American qualifiers to eight games. Brazil, meanwhile, continues to search for form, having secured just one victory from its past five qualifiers.

Ancelotti, who officially took over the five-time world champions last week after leaving Real Madrid, had emphasized the need for balance between attack and defense ahead of the match in the Pacific port city of Guayaquil.

While Brazil looked organized at the back, the team showed little attacking flair despite boasting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Chelsea-bound Palmeiras teenager Estevao.

The result means Ecuador remain second in the 10-team CONMEBOL zone standings with 24 points, two ahead of fourth-place Brazil, with three matchdays remaining. IANS

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