International Friendly

Australia vs Ecuador, 2023 International Friendly

· International Friendly
Australia
  • 12': Jackson Irvine
  • 32': Awer Mabil
  • 84': Garang Kuol
FT
3 - 1
Ecuador
  • 23': Félix Torres

Garang Kuol scores first Australia goal as World Cup feelgood factor continues

Australia drew a line under their World Cup exploits and gave a glimpse into the future with an impressive 3-1 win over Ecuador.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Attempt missed. Michael Estrada (Ecuador) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 9': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
  • 9': Michael Estrada (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 11': Attempt saved. José Cifuentes (Ecuador) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moisés Caicedo with a cross.
  • 11': Foul by Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador).
  • 11': Milos Degenek (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 12': Craig Goodwin (Australia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 12': Foul by Ángel Mena (Ecuador).
  • 12': Goal! Australia 1, Ecuador 0. Jackson Irvine (Australia) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mitchell Duke following a set piece situation.
  • 15': Offside, Ecuador. Pervis Estupiñán tries a through ball, but Michael Estrada is caught offside.
  • 17': Offside, Ecuador. José Cifuentes tries a through ball, but Michael Estrada is caught offside.
  • 19': Foul by Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador).
  • 19': Mitchell Duke (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Attempt blocked. Mitchell Duke (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 22': Foul by Aziz Behich (Australia).
  • 22': Ángelo Preciado (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 22': Aziz Behich (Australia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 23': Attempt blocked. Ángel Mena (Ecuador) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is blocked.
  • 23': Goal! Australia 1, Ecuador 1. Félix Torres (Ecuador) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Jeremy Sarmiento with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 26': Aziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 26': Foul by Ángel Mena (Ecuador).
  • 28': Delay in match because of an injury Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador).
  • 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 29': Offside, Ecuador. Jhegson Méndez tries a through ball, but Michael Estrada is caught offside.
  • 29': Substitution, Ecuador. Alexander Alvarado replaces Jeremy Sarmiento because of an injury.
  • 30': Foul by Aiden O'Neill (Australia).
  • 30': Ángel Mena (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 31': Foul by Kye Rowles (Australia).
  • 31': Ángel Mena (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 32': Goal! Australia 2, Ecuador 1. Awer Mabil (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner.
  • 33': Hand ball by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
  • 34': Foul by Jhegson Méndez (Ecuador).
  • 34': Jackson Irvine (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 35': Attempt saved. Mitchell Duke (Australia) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jackson Irvine.
  • 35': Offside, Australia. Jackson Irvine tries a through ball, but Mitchell Duke is caught offside.
  • 36': Offside, Ecuador. Moisés Ramírez tries a through ball, but Ángel Mena is caught offside.
  • 37': Attempt saved. Aiden O'Neill (Australia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 39': Foul by Craig Goodwin (Australia).
  • 39': Ángelo Preciado (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 40': Aziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 40': Foul by Ángel Mena (Ecuador).
  • 42': Foul by Harry Souttar (Australia).
  • 42': Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 44': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
  • 44': Michael Estrada (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': Attempt saved. Michael Estrada (Ecuador) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Pervis Estupiñán with a cross.
  • 45'+2': Attempt missed. José Cifuentes (Ecuador) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ángel Mena.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Australia 2, Ecuador 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Australia 2, Ecuador 1.
  • 52': Attempt saved. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 53': Awer Mabil (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 53': Foul by Piero Hincapié (Ecuador).
  • 54': Offside, Australia. Aiden O'Neill tries a through ball, but Mitchell Duke is caught offside.
  • 55': Foul by Jackson Irvine (Australia).
  • 55': Michael Estrada (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 56': Foul by Ángel Mena (Ecuador).
  • 56': Keanu Baccus (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 56': Aziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 56': Foul by Ángelo Preciado (Ecuador).
  • 57': Offside, Australia. Craig Goodwin tries a through ball, but Jackson Irvine is caught offside.
  • 58': Corner, Ecuador. Conceded by Aiden O'Neill.
  • 59': Attempt blocked. Michael Estrada (Ecuador) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pervis Estupiñán.
  • 59': Corner, Ecuador. Conceded by Kye Rowles.
  • 62': Substitution, Australia. Brandon Borrello replaces Mitchell Duke.
  • 62': Substitution, Australia. Alex Robertson replaces Keanu Baccus.
  • 64': Foul by Craig Goodwin (Australia).
  • 64': Ángelo Preciado (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 65': Foul by Brandon Borrello (Australia).
  • 65': Piero Hincapié (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 67': Delay in match because of an injury Ángelo Preciado (Ecuador).
  • 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 68': Substitution, Ecuador. Xavier Arreaga replaces Ángelo Preciado.
  • 68': Substitution, Ecuador. Kevin Rodríguez replaces Michael Estrada.
  • 68': Substitution, Ecuador. Junior Sornoza replaces Ángel Mena.
  • 69': Attempt blocked. Kevin Rodríguez (Ecuador) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Junior Sornoza with a cross.
  • 73': Aiden O'Neill (Australia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 73': Foul by Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador).
  • 73': Attempt saved. Kye Rowles (Australia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harry Souttar with a headed pass.
  • 75': Awer Mabil (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 75': Foul by Pervis Estupiñán (Ecuador).
  • 77': Attempt missed. José Cifuentes (Ecuador) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high.
  • 78': Substitution, Australia. Marco Tilio replaces Craig Goodwin.
  • 78': Substitution, Australia. Garang Kuol replaces Awer Mabil.
  • 79': Alexander Alvarado (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 79': Foul by Aziz Behich (Australia).
  • 80': Attempt saved. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner.
  • 80': Corner, Ecuador. Conceded by Mathew Ryan.
  • 80': Alex Robertson (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 80': Foul by Xavier Arreaga (Ecuador).
  • 82': Attempt blocked. Brandon Borrello (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marco Tilio.
  • 83': Corner, Australia. Conceded by Piero Hincapié.
  • 84': Goal! Australia 3, Ecuador 1. Garang Kuol (Australia) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aziz Behich.
  • 85': Foul by Garang Kuol (Australia).
  • 85': Xavier Arreaga (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 87': Foul by Jackson Irvine (Australia).
  • 87': José Cifuentes (Ecuador) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 88': Attempt saved. Pervis Estupiñán (Ecuador) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 89': Alex Robertson (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Foul by Jhegson Méndez (Ecuador).
  • 90': Substitution, Australia. Connor Metcalfe replaces Jackson Irvine.
  • 90': Attempt blocked. Marco Tilio (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 90': Alex Robertson (Australia) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Milos Degenek (Australia).
  • 90'+2': Kevin Rodríguez (Ecuador) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90'+2': Offside, Ecuador. Junior Sornoza tries a through ball, but Xavier Arreaga is caught offside.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Pervis Estupiñán (Ecuador).
  • 90'+4': Marco Tilio (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Brandon Borrello (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 90'+5': Offside, Australia. Connor Metcalfe tries a through ball, but Brandon Borrello is caught offside.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Australia 3, Ecuador 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Australia 3, Ecuador 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Australia 3, Ecuador 1.

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 20,668

Line-Ups

AUS Australia (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
1 Mathew Ryan (GK)
4 Kye Rowles
19 Harry Souttar
24 Aiden O'Neill
16 Aziz Behich Yellow Card
2 Milos Degenek
22 Jackson Irvine
17 Keanu Baccus
23 Craig Goodwin
11 Awer Mabil
15 Mitchell Duke
Australia Substitutes:
Thomas Deng, Joe Gauci, Alex Robertson, Brandon Borrello, Bailey Wright, Nestory Irankunda, Connor Metcalfe, Jason Cummings, Garang Kuol, Andrew Redmayne, Jordan Bos, Cameron Devlin, Nathaniel Atkinson, Marco Tilio, Riley McGree.

ECU Ecuador (4-3-3)

No. Name
12 Moisés Ramírez (GK)
3 Piero Hincapié
2 Félix Torres
7 Pervis Estupiñán
17 Ángelo Preciado
23 Moisés Caicedo
5 José Cifuentes
20 Jhegson Méndez
11 Michael Estrada
16 Jeremy Sarmiento
15 Ángel Mena
Ecuador Substitutes:
Xavier Arreaga, Diego Palacios, Joel Ordóñez, Alexander Domínguez, Kevin Rodríguez, Junior Sornoza, Alexander Alvarado, Willian Pacho, Marco Angulo, Alan Franco, Hernán Galíndez.

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