The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
Season | 2006 | |
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National leagues edit
Serie A edit
- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
Serie B edit
- 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 edit
- Winner: Brasilia
- Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions edit
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 edit
Senior team edit
The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup edit
Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group stage edit
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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Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
Ecuador | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
Poland | 0 – 2 | Ecuador |
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(Report) | C. Tenorio 24' Delgado 80' |
Ecuador | 3 – 0 | Costa Rica |
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C. Tenorio 8' Delgado 54' Kaviedes 90+2' |
(Report) |
Round of 16 edit
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 edit
Ecuador | 1 – 0 | Honduras |
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Caicedo 67' |
Netherlands | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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Kuyt 48' |
Japan | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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Sato 85' |
Ecuador | 1 – 1 | Colombia |
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Castillo 52' | Soto 55' |
Ecuador | 1 – 2 | North Macedonia |
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Tenorio 52' | Maznov 28' Mitreski 73' |
Ecuador | 1 – 1 | Peru |
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Benítez 14' | Guerrero 75' |