Mexico played very well in the first half of their international friendly match against Ecuador, save for one bad defensive lapse. That bad defensive last has cost them, while Maxi Banguera has been brilliant in goal for Ecuador. As a result, despite the fact that El Tri has been the better side, the game is tied up at 1-1 at halftime, with the goals coming from Jose Torres Nilo and Michael Antonio Arroyo.
Mexico Vs. Ecuador 2011: 1-1 Halftime, Michael Antonio Arroyo And Jose Torres Nilo The Scorers
Nilo gave Mexico the lead after just seven minutes, converting on a set piece opportunity. Sinha took a corner kick short to Andres Guardado, who swung in a cross. Hector Moreno won the header in the air and headed towards the back post, where Nilo tapped in the goal.
The equalizer came in the 37th minute, thanks to a brilliant strike and some lax defending. Arroyo was allowed to run for acres with the ball before unleashing a great strike at goal from 25 yards, beating Guillermo Ochoa without a problem.
Pablo Barrera of West Ham United has been the best player on the pitch so far, absolutely taking Monterrey’s Walter Ayovi to school out on the wing. Even when Barrera has been double teamed he’s gone through the defenders easily. United States fans and coaches are probably cringing at the thought of Barrera up against Jonathan Bornstein.
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