Colombia defeats Ecuador and takes the lead in the Women’s League of Nations

The Colombia National Team defeated 2-1 Ecuador at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, in a game corresponding to the second day of the Women’s Nations League.

The Tricolor team dominated the game, maintained possession of the ball and generated the clearest scoring optionsalthough she ran into an inspired Ecuadorian goalkeeper who was decisive with several decisive saves.

The first approach of the Tricolor It came in the 17th minute of the first half with a free kick from Leicy Santos, who took a shot from her right foot that goalkeeper Suárez sent into the corner.

Colombia opened the scoring at the end of the first half via penalty after a foul against Valerin Loboa, who fell inside the area, Leicy Santos executed the maximum penalty with a shot from his right foot.

At the start of the second half, Ecuador equalized the score after a foul in the area committed by defender Jorelyn Carabalí. Nayely Bolaños took charge of the charge and, with a right-footed shot, beat the Colombian goalkeeper.

Colombia was close to scoring with an individual action by Linda Caicedo, who entered the center of the field and, as she approached the rival area, finished with her right foot, although her shot went over the crossbar.

The Real Madrid forward once again generated dangerthis time inside the area, where he took a shot with his left foot that was deflected by goalkeeper Liceth Suárez.

Colombia continued to exert dominance and pressure on the Ecuadorian team, which was unable to resist for long. Daniela Montoya broke equality with a powerful shot with his right foot from outside the area, sealing the 2-1 in favor of the Tricolor.

With this result, the coffee team remains undefeated in the playoffs, has two consecutive wins and is located as the new leader in the standings with six points.