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Tuesday 28 March will be a day to remember for Ecuadorian Willian Pacho. The Antwerp player defended the colors of his country for the first time in his career. The 22-year-old defender started in the base in the friendly match between The Three and Australia and immediately scored..
Hannes Van Gael
However, Pacho is not a newcomer to the national team. During the World Cup, the young defender of the Great Old was also included in the selection, but he did not play in Qatar.
“I was ready and eagerly hoping to play. It’s a childhood dream to wear the La Tri shirt,” Pacho said earlier. “I’m only 21. That’s young, isn’t it. So there will be more opportunities. Let this selection be the fuel to continue as I am doing.” They turned out to be prophetic words.
Immediately accurate
Ecuador is in Sydney for a friendly diptych against Australia. On March 24, Pacho did not come off the bench. Now national coach Félix Sánchez immediately dropped him in the base against the Socceroos. And Pacho thanked his coach for the confidence with a nice header goal.
Australia took the lead through Borrello and five minutes after the break, Estupinan put things in order for the visitors from the spot. Just past the hour, Pacho headed the 1-2 against the ropes after a corner from Sornoza. Pacho completed the 90 minutes and Ecuador crossed the line 1-2.
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