Unbeaten Brazil Finish Top Of Copa Group
28 June, 2021
Copa America
Result: Brazil 1-1 Ecuador
Date: 27 June 2021
Venue: Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira
Brazil finished with an unbeaten record in Group B at the Copa America carrying out a 1-1 draw with Ecuador on Sunday evening.
With qualification to the knockout round already secured, Neymar, Thiago Silva, Fred and Danilo were all dropped to the bench.
Ecuador, who had a need to pick up points, were dealt a blow 17 minutes in to the first half as Moises Caicedo picked up a personal injury and was replaced by Angel Mena.
After waves of attack, the defending champions finally got their reward on 36 minutes when Eder Militao headed home Everton's free-kick.
The Ecuadorians were not able to find a way at night Brazilian defence as Alisson enjoyed a quiet opening 45 minutes between your sticks.
However, Allison had to pick the ball out of your net eight minutes after the break when Mena equalised for Ecuador.
Tite responded by throwing on Vinicius Junior and Casemiro for Roberto Firmino and Douglas Luiz for the final 27 minutes of the clash.
However, neither side could actually locate a second goal as Brazil finish as group winners while Ecuador secured the ultimate qualifying spot in the group.
Elsewhere, Peru finished second in the group after their goalless draw with Venezuela.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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