Ecuador national football team did not go beyond a goalless draw against Curazao in a match where they were largely superior. The team dominated possession and accumulated 27 scoring opportunities without being able to convert any. Enner Valencia had the first great opportunity in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper responded and the play ended in the post. Pedro Vite, Jhon Yeboah, and Gonzalo Plata also wasted clear chances. Ecuador continued to accumulate opportunities in the second half, including attempts by Kevin Rodríguez, but could not convert. Curazao resisted with order and barely worried with an isolated arrival. The lack of effectiveness in the last touch became a big problem for the Ecuadorian team. And now Ecuador is seriously complicated in Group E. The team would add just one point in two games and would arrive forced to achieve a positive result against Germany in the last match. So the pressure increases for the Ecuador team. But Curazao's defensive performance was outstanding. In the second half, Ecuador continued to generate opportunities, but could not break the defensive order of the Caribbean team. The team would also depend on other results within the group and what happens in the classification of the best thirds. The lack of punch in the Ecuadorian attack became a big problem. Enner Valencia and Kevin Rodríguez were some of the players who had clear scoring opportunities. The Ecuadorian team must improve its effectiveness in attack to have options to advance in the 2026 World Cup.