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1. 90+6'

   Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.

2. 90+5'

   Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.

3. 90+5' VAR

   After the VAR review the referee signals NO PENALTY, play can continue.

4. 90+5' VAR

   It's been a while since that incident in the box, but the ref must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review that earlier penalty shout! What a chance for Ecuador.

5. 90+5'

   Enner Valencia (Ecuador) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!

6. 90+4'

   15:3 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.

7. 90+1'

   Gervane Kastaneer (Curacao) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.

8. 90+1'

   The resulting corner from Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) is cleared by the defence.

9. 90'

   5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

10. 90'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) releases a low pass from just outside the box in an attempt to find his teammate, but one of the defenders calmly averts the threat. The ball is out of play. Ecuador will have a chance to score from a corner.

11. 89'

    Sebastian Beccacece has decided to make a change. Jordy Caicedo (Ecuador) replaces John Yeboah.

12. 88'

    Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Ecuador.

13. 85'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Curacao will have a goal kick.

14. 84'

    Dick Advocaat has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Godfried Roemeratoe (Curacao) replacing Livano Comenencia.

15. 83'

    The manager makes a subsitution with Gervane Kastaneer (Curacao) coming on for Jurgen Locadia.

16. 83'

    Alan Franco comes off the pitch to be replaced by Angelo Preciado (Ecuador).

17. 81'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.

18. 80'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.

19. 80'

    Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. The ball is out of play. Ecuador win a corner kick.

20. 79'

    The ball possession is 73:27.

21. 77'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) latched on to a cross into the box and headed the ball under the crossbar. A decent header but it lacked power, allowing the goalkeeper to make a comfortable save.

22. 76'

    That will be all from Tahith Chong who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Jearl Margaritha (Curacao).

23. 76'

    Dick Advocaat decides to make a substitution. Deveron Fonville will be replaced by Roshon van Eijma (Curacao).

24. 75'

    Substitution. Juninho Bacuna is replaced by Kenji Gorre (Curacao).

25. 75'

    Jurien Gaari (Curacao) is given a fully deserved yellow card.

26. 74'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) finds space in the box and tries a looping header at goal from the corner, but the ball goes just over the bar. Unlucky! The ball goes out of play and Curacao will have a goal kick.

27. 74'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) will take the corner.

28. 73'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) latches onto a pass and lets rip with a swerving shot from long range towards the bottom left corner. It's a difficult effort to deal with and Eloy Room does well to punch it away.

29. 72'

    The attendance for today's match is 68598.

30. 70'

    Here's the change. Pervis Estupinan leaves the pitch and Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) comes on as a substitute.

31. 68'

    It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.

32. 66'

    Willian Pacho (Ecuador) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his effort towards the middle of the goal is comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.

33. 65'

    Ecuador will take a corner kick.

34. 65'

    What a save from Eloy Room! Enner Valencia (Ecuador) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the left post, but the goalkeeper has pulled off a brilliant stop to keep it out.

35. 64'

    There's an opportunity for Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.

36. 64'

    Alan Franco (Ecuador) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The referee signals a corner kick to Ecuador.

37. 62'

    Juninho Bacuna (Curacao) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

38. 60'

    Livano Comenencia (Curacao) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Hernan Galindez makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom right corner.

39. 59'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) wastes a huge opportunity. He attempts to knock a rebound into the middle of the goal with a delicate header, but Eloy Room dives to keep the ball from hitting the net.

40. 59'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.

41. 58'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort. The ball goes out for a corner. Ecuador can continue in their attacking effort.

42. 57'

    Leandro Bacuna (Curacao) sends a screamer well wide of the right post from the edge of the box. The ball goes out of play and Ecuador will have a goal kick.

43. 56'

    The referee is firm and issues Livano Comenencia (Curacao) a deserved yellow card.

44. 55'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.

45. 53'

    That's a clear yellow card. Juninho Bacuna (Curacao) goes into the book.

46. 53'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.

47. 52'

    Jurien Gaari (Curacao) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Ecuador are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.

48. 51'

    The ball is cleared after Enner Valencia (Ecuador) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

49. 50'

    An unsuccessful long-range effort by Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) after he collected a pass and unleashed a daisy-cutter. The ball was directed into the middle of the net, but the goalkeeper made an easy save.

50. 47'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) attempts to find Kevin Rodriguez, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Curacao.

51. 46'

    Sebastian Beccacece has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador) comes on the pitch for Jordy Alcivar.

52. 46'

    Everything is set for the start of the second half.

53. 45+5'

    That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.

54. 45+4'

    Leandro Bacuna (Curacao) takes a direct free kick.

55. 45+3'

    Ning Ma interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador).

56. 45+2'

    An unsuccessful long-range effort by Livano Comenencia (Curacao) after he collected a pass and unleashed his shot. He attempted to surprise the goalkeeper, who easily stopped his shot.

57. 45'

    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.

58. 44'

    Jordy Alcivar (Ecuador) sends a long cross over to Enner Valencia, but Eloy Room comes forward to gather the ball.

59. 42'

    Great touch by John Yeboah (Ecuador) as he receives a precise pass deep inside the box and rips a shot goalwards, but the keeper pulls off an amazing save!

60. 40'

    Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.

61. 39'

    Leandro Bacuna (Curacao) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.

62. 38'

    Jordy Alcivar (Ecuador) is cautioned by the referee, who shows him a yellow card.

63. 37'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball is behind the touchline and Ecuador will take a throw-in.

64. 36'

    Ecuador control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.

65. 33'

    The game is interrupted now, Juninho Bacuna (Curacao) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

66. 29'

    Alan Franco (Ecuador) is penalised for holding. Ning Ma signals a set piece.

67. 28'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range towards the middle of the goal, but Eloy Room is equal to it and makes an easy save.

68. 24'

    The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.

69. 22'

    A lofted cross from John Yeboah (Ecuador) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.

70. 20'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) picks up the rebound and shoots. The goalkeeper was ready and denies his effort with a fine save.

71. 17'

    Livano Comenencia (Curacao) is moving okay again after that injury scare.

72. 16'

    Livano Comenencia (Curacao) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

73. 16'

    Pedro Vite (Ecuador) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

74. 14'

    A pass into space is latched onto by Pedro Vite (Ecuador), and he bends a shot just wide of the left post that had the keeper worried. The ball goes out of play and Curacao will have a goal kick.

75. 12'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a low drive to the middle, but Eloy Room makes a save.

76. 11'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) passes the ball onto Enner Valencia, but one of the defenders dispossesses him.

77. 10'

    Jurgen Locadia (Curacao) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.

78. 8'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) picks out Enner Valencia with a fine lofted pass, but the latter wasn't able to create some space to get into shooting range.

79. 5'

    Juninho Bacuna (Curacao) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

80. 3'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) steps up to take the corner, but the ball just sails in among the defenders.

81. 3'

    Eloy Room was forced into action to thwart Enner Valencia (Ecuador). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the right post but couldn't beat the keeper.

82. 1'

    A pass by Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is out of play. Curacao will have a throw-in.

83. 1'

    The match has just started.