Ecuador Defeats Colombia Despite Playing with Ten Men

Ecuador secured a 1-0 win over Colombia, climbing to third in World Cup qualifiers.

Ecuador's Enner Valencia scored the only goal in the seventh minute with a solo effort.
Ecuador played most of the match with ten players after Piero Hincapie was sent off in the 34th minute.
Colombia struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage, missing 25 attempts on goal.
Ecuador's goalkeeper Hernan Galindez delivered a standout performance, thwarting Colombia's attacks.
Paraguay also drew 2-2 with Bolivia, maintaining their unbeaten streak and holding sixth place in the standings.