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Ecuador vs Bolivia Player Ratings as Enner Valencia and Jordy Caicedo Shine, John Yeboah Impresses

Ecuador vs Bolivia Match Overview

Ecuador overcame Bolivia 3-1 in a friendly game on Thursday. Enner Valencia, John Yeboah, and Jordy Caicedo all scored apiece before Miguel Terceros pulled one back for the Greens in stoppage time. Felix Sanchez’s side were the dominant team throughout, mustering 18 shots (11 on target) and having 54% possession. They play Honduras on Sunday in their last friendly before the Copa America 2024, whereas Bolivia will be in action against Colombia the day before. Here’s the Ecuador vs Bolivia player ratings:

Ecuador vs Bolivia Player Ratings

Ecuador National Football Team Player Ratings Against Bolivia

Alexander Dominguez (GK) – 7/10: Bolivia rarely threatened but he was equal to everything that was thrown at him.

Jose Hurtado (RB) – 6.5/10: He offered a lot of width going forward.

Jackson Porozo (CB) – 6/10: A solid figure in defense who kept Bolivian forwards at bay.

Joel Ordonez (CB) – 6.5/10: He complimented Porozo perfectly in defense and held the fort well for the Tricolors.

Layan Loor (LB) – 5.5/10: Loor struggled to get forward much but made up for that with his excellent positional awareness and vision.

Jose Cifuentes (DM) – 6.5/10: The Cruzeiro midfielder looked to get his side forward with excellent long balls.

Carlos Gruezo (DM) – 6/10: His ability to win back possession was key to keeping Bolivia’s chances at a premium.

John Yeboah (RM) – 8/10: The winger doubled Ecuador’s advantage by taking his chance clinically.

Angel Mena (AM) – 7.5/10: A menace on the flanks with his speed, ball control and devastating link-up play.

Janner Corozo (LM) – 6.5/10: A decent shift by the 28-year-old, who made a few good passes in offense.

Enner Valencia (ST) – 8/10: Ecuador’s most prolific scorer extended his record to 41 goals tonight with a clean strike against Bolivia.

Substitutes

Jordy Caicedo (ST) – 8/10: He nonchalantly converted a penalty to make it 3-0 for the Tricolors.

Moises Caicedo (CM) – 7/10: The Chelsea star was subbed in to help maintain control of the game.

Kendry Paez (CM) – 6.5/10: The teenager came on to see a few minutes off the bench.

Kevin Rodriguez (ST) – 6/10: He was one of the two strikers subbed late on as Ecuador looked to seal the match.

Marco Angulo (DM) – 6/10: The 22-year-old had little to do as Ecuador kept possession and had Bolivia on the backfoot.

Andres Micolta (CB) – N/A: Micolta came on to merely see the game off.

Bolivia National Football Team Player Ratings Against Ecuador

Guillermo Viscarra (GK) – 4/10: Conceded three goals on the night and was helpless in all of them.

Diego Medina (RB) – 7/10: Good first-touches, excellent runs and impeccable passing – he could be a real deal for Bolivia at the Copa America.

Adrian Jusino (CB) – 5/10: Ecuador wiped the floor with Jusino with their fast-paced attacking style.

Jose Sagredo (CB) – 5.5/10: He made a few good clearances on the night but ultimately couldn’t keep Bolivia at bay.

Marcelo Suarez (LB) – 6/10: Not his best night, as Suarez failed to make any notable impact at either end of the field.

Boris Cespedes (DM) – 6/10: He failed to deal with Ecuador’s midfielders, offering no resistance.

Jaume Cuellar (RM) – 6.5/10: Offered good attacking width down the right.

Gabriel Villamil (CM) – 6/10: Got forward well but sometimes got a bit too hasty on the ball.

Ramiro Vaca (CM) – 6/10: Struggled to create good chances against Bolivia’s stoic defense.

Roberto Fernandez (LM) – 6.5/10: He asked questions of Bolivia’s defense with his promising runs on the left.

Carmelo Algaranaz (ST) – 6/10: The Bolivian hitman attempted to cause Ecuador trouble but ultimately couldn’t test their defense enough and was hooked off at the break.

Substitutes

Bruno Miranda (ST) – 6/10: He was subbed in to boost Bolivia’s offense but Miranda ultimately offered no great shakes.

Leonel Justiniano (CM) – 6/10: A decent showing in midfield as Justiniano made some good passes and kept the momentum going for them.

Fernando Saucedo (CM) – 7.5/10: He assisted Terceros for their goal with a lovely pass.

Hector Cuellar (CB) – 6/10: Was brought in to beef up their backline in the closing stages but the damage was already done by then.

Rodrigo Ramallo (ST) – 6/10: The 33-year-old was thrown in to boost their offense but he came up short.

Miguel Terceros (AM) – 8/10: Terceros pulled one back for Bolivia in the closing stages to reduce the deficit.

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