2006 in Ecuadorian football
Season | 2006 | |||
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The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues
- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- 2007 Copa Libertadores: El Nacional, Emelec, LDU Quito
- 2006 Copa Sudamericana: LDU Quito
- 2007 Copa Sudamericana: El Nacional
- Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
- Winner:
- Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title)
- Clausura: Imbabura (1st title)
- Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage)
- Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero, Deportivo Quevedo
Segunda
- Winner: Brasilia
- Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions
Team | 2006 Copa Libertadores | 2006 Copa Sudamericana |
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Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
El Nacional | Eliminated in the Second Stage | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
LDU Quito | Eliminated in the quarterfinals | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
National team
The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup
Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group stage
Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.
Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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![]() | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
Poland ![]() | 0 – 2 | ![]() |
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(Report) | C. Tenorio ![]() Delgado ![]() |
Ecuador ![]() | 3 – 0 | ![]() |
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C. Tenorio ![]() Delgado ![]() Kaviedes ![]() | (Report) |
Round of 16
Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.
Friendlies
Ecuador ![]() | 1 – 0 | ![]() |
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Caicedo ![]() |
Netherlands ![]() | 1 – 0 | ![]() |
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Kuyt ![]() |
Japan ![]() | 1 – 0 | ![]() |
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Sato ![]() |
Ecuador ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() |
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Castillo ![]() | Soto ![]() |
Ecuador ![]() | 1 – 2 | ![]() |
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Tenorio ![]() | Maznov ![]() Mitreski ![]() |
Ecuador ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() |
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Benítez ![]() | Guerrero ![]() |
External links
- National leagues details on RSSSF
- National teams details on RSSSF
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