He's not continuing and will be replaced, but at least he's able to walk off the pitch. Hang on a minute. Why did I bother? Castillo down injured after being chopped by an opponent. Substitute being prepared. Half an hour gone. If you've just joined us, here's the story so far:Millions of long balls from Iraq just mean that Ecuador recover the ball easily, and then start their controlled build-up, switching from side to side and eventually feeding it in to one of the dangerous wingers or full-backs. Iraq are dropping deeper and deeper, concentration levels rising. We've seen some very tasty early fouls, but thankfully they've calmed down and we haven't seen any injuries as of yet.
The more I see it back, that foul on Byron Castillo was very unnecessary. World Cup guideAh, in case you too have succumbed to World Cup fever (I can officially confirm that I have), then here's a perfect guide. Literally EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about the World Cup teams. Literally. It appears the people want more. The replies to this tweet would suggest that the Ecuadorian fans aren't happy with their side so far.
Read along to find out how to watch it on TV or live stream in your country. If you are in the US, FuboTV (free trial) will be available. Ecuador may not arrive as candidates to Qatar 2022, but they will be playing a very important match of the tournament. That’s because the South American squad will kick-off the FIFA World Cup on November 20 vs the host nation. The responsibility is going to be huge, though Gustavo Alfaro’s side was very solid in the qualifiers. The head coach hasn’t submitted his 26-man roster yet, so this challenge could be decisive to round up the list.
Ecuador piling on the pressure as we move into the final 5 minutes of the half. Let's see if Iraq can hang on. CastilloOFFArboleda ONFingers crossed for the Club León man. BIG CHANCE FOR ECUADOR! Ibarra breaks away and slides the ball to Mena, who is free inside the box. He sees his name in lights before he shoots and pings the ball into the stands. The resulting free kick is crossed in, and after a bit of pinball, comes to nothing. I really hope Castillo is OK.
ECUADOR. A corner is swung in and centre-back Torres meets it. He jumps about 400 times like a sea lion to try and reach the ball as it continuously gets pushed off the line by the resilient defensive line. Quite a feisty one, so far. Ecuador look the more talented team and have more attacking threat about them, but Iraq look prepared to fight all the way tonight. So, erm, interesting challenges. Attwan gets a yellow for that challenge. Franco is OK to continue. Eek.
The match will be played at Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium, in Madrid, Spain. Argentina: 2:30 PM Australia: 4:30 AM (November 13) Bangladesh: 11:30 PM Belgium: 6:30 PM Brazil: 2:30 PM Cameroon: 6:30 PM Canada: 12:30 PM Costa Rica: 11:30 AM Croatia: 6:30 PM Denmark: 6:30 PM Ecuador: 12:30 PM Egypt: 6:30 PM France: 6:30 PM Germany: 6:30 PM Ghana: 5:30 PM India: 11:00 PM Indonesia: 01:30 AM (November 13) Iran: 9:00 PM Iraq: 8:30 PM Ireland: 5:30 PM Israel: 7:30 PM Italy: 6:30 PM Jamaica: 12:30 PM Japan: 2:30 AM (November 13) Kenya: 8:30 PM Malaysia: 01:30 AM (November 13) Mexico: 11:30 AM Morocco: 6:30 PM Netherlands: 6:30 PM New Zealand: 6:30 AM (November 13) Nigeria: 6:30 PM Norway: 6:30 PM Poland: 6:30 PM Portugal: 5:30 PM Qatar: 8:30 PM Saudi Arabia: 8:30 PM Senegal: 5:30 PM Serbia: 6:30 PM Singapore: 01:30 AM (November 13) South Africa: 7:30 PM South Korea: 2:30 AM (November 13) Spain: 6:30 PM Sweden: 6:30 PM Switzerland: 6:30 PM Tanzania: 8:30 PM Trinidad and Tobago: 1:30 PM Tunisia: 6:30 PM Uganda: 8:30 PM UAE: 9:30 PM UK: 5:30 PM United States: 12:30 PM (ET) Iraq vs Ecuador: TV Channel and Live Streaming Brasil: Canais Globo, NOW NET e Claro, SporTV 3 Ecuador: Canal del Futbol Internacional: YouTube Iraq: Al Iraqiya Sports Países Bajos: Ziggo Sport Voetbal Estados Unidos: FuboTV (free trial), Foxsports.
The game seems to be settling down now. Iraq back to the 5-3-2 and Ecuador are having much more of a relaxed time about it all. A man in a Portuguese FA jacket is speaking very sternly to Gustavo Alfaro, who continues to be a naughty boy. The quality of the crossing has been excellent from Ecuador so far, but nobody has managed to be in the right place at the right time.
In attack, Alfaro's side have been very happy to maintain possession in defensive areas and have gradually pushed higher and higher up the pitch. As well as this, they have chosen their moments to attack brilliantly and the two wingers, as well as the full backs (before the unfortunate Castillo injury) have caused havoc. The biggest chance fell to Mena, who sent the ball into the sea of yellow shirts after fabulous work from Ibarra (yes, he's been my favourite player so far). Overall, good intensity from the side who will open the World Cup against Qatar in 8 days time.
Maybe it's worth checking if Hussein has any Ecuadorian grandparents as he could definitely do a job for La Tri. The early pressure seems to be calming, and the crowd are trying to make sure that doesn't happen. A great noise at the Metropolitano tonight. A succession of Ecuador corners are cleared away by Iraq, who are looking pretty desperate now... A couple of half-time changesI missed for Iraq. It was Plata's fault for starting so well. OFF: Aoraha and AbdulnabiON: Muhsen and Al Boeesa A corner for Ecuador is cleared away. Iraq have a counter and actually make up about 50 yards before the yellow swarm clouds them and the call comes out in the other side.
Ecuador - Iraq: live online, Castillo injured, score, goals, updates, pre-World Cup 2022 friendlyEcuador - Iraq: live updatesCorner conceded by Bayesh who look absolutely shocked that the referee has given it. The crowd are on their feet again. My only complaint is that somebody outside the ground must have been selling horns and a lot of children have managed to convince their parents to buy them. SAVE FROM HACHIM! Seriously? Plata must be reading this live feed. He picks up the ball on the right and decides to go on a mazy run down the wing, before rifling a shot at the goalkeeper.
Iraq vs Ecuador: TV Channel, how and where to watch or live stream online free 2022 International Friendly in your country todayFriendlyEcuador will clash with Iraq today in a 2022 International Friendly game at Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium, in Madrid, Spain. Check out how to watch this match on TV or live stream it in your country. Qatar 2022: Why is David de Gea not playing for Spain in the FIFA World Cup? ¡Make your World Cup prediction and find out which team could be the great champion! © Dolores Ochoa - Pool/Getty ImagesHernán Galindez celebrates after the last game of the qualifiersWith the FIFA World Cup around the corner, the teams that will participate in it are organizing some international friendly games to get ready. In this case, Ecuador will play against Iraq at Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium, in Madrid, Spain.
If they get one, the floodgates could open. Referee Gustavo Correiahas a word with Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil, who must have said something. Naughty boy. Some delightful play down the right from Castillo (who looks very dangerous) gets the crowd off their feet. Well defended by Hussein. Free kick to Iraq swung in and Younnes jumps to head it. Blocked and out for Iraq's first corner of the game. Weak header saved by Domínguez. OFF THE LINE.
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