Ecuador's national team fell to a 3-0 defeat against South Korea in a FIFA friendly on Tuesday. The match, played at Suwon World Cup Stadium, was broadcast live and for free on Teleamazonas and TC Televisión across Ecuador.
The first half was a balanced affair, defined by strong physical play that led to several bookings but few clear scoring chances. The momentum shifted dramatically after the break. In the 54th minute, Oh Hyeon-gyu opened the scoring following an assist from Kim Min-jae. Just four minutes later, star forward Son Heung-Min doubled the lead. Lee Dong-gyeong sealed the comprehensive win in the 86th minute, confirming the hosts' second-half dominance.
This result extends a difficult spell for La Tri, who have now lost their last two matches.
The Asian tour, which includes three friendly matches, will continue in the coming days. All games will be aired on open-signal national channels. Gallardo's coaching staff must quickly analyse this initial setback to correct course for the upcoming challenges, with a focus on preparing for official competitions.
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Manager Marcelo Gallardo analyzed the 3-0 defeat to South Korea, stating his team "suffered a hard blow at the start of the second half". The coach confirmed the Ecuadorian side held parity until halftime, but goals from Oh Hyeon-gyu and Son Heung-min in four minutes changed the game. Ecuador, third in the World Cup standings with 4 points, has now lost two consecutive matches.
Teleamazonas confirmed its coverage of the friendly began at 05:45, with kick-off at 06:00 Ecuador time. The channel offered its live signal nationwide, with options for Quito and Guayaquil on its official portal. TC Televisión also broadcast the match, reporting its transmission started from 05:30.
