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Ecuador achieved a great victory in the World Cup by defeating Germany 2-1. The Ecuadorian team qualified for the round of 16 with 4 points.
What happened in the match?
The first goal of Germany was controversial, as the Ecuadorian players claimed a foul by Aleksandar Pavlović on Pedro Vite.
The referee Tori Penso was not called by the VAR to review the action. The play started from the kick-off, at the two minutes of the first half, after a lateral throw that found the Ecuadorian defense unaccompanied.
The reaction of Ecuador
The players of Ecuador and the technical staff led by Sebastián Beccacece protested for an alleged foul. The main question was about an aerial dispute between Pavlović and Vite when he made the sombrero.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Ecuador vs. New Zealand | 2-0 |
The VAR saved Tori
The referee Tori Penso awarded a penalty for an alleged infringement on Havertz, but the VAR called her to see the action on the monitor. The VAR showed a previous foul by Sané on Vite, and Penso modified her decision.
Ecuador remains unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with 1 win and 4 draws. Their recent form is 1W-4D-0L, which gives them confidence for the rest of the tournament.
