Ecuador took a giant step to be in the World Cup in Qatar. La Tri took the three points against Venezuela in a poor but accurate game in the face of goal. The center-back achieved the only goal of the match in an agonizing play, in which fortune was on his side. After a Silver cross, he managed to head the delivery, making it impossible for Romo to reach the ball on his exit and deflect it enough to end up at the bottom of the goal.. Definitely, a decisive step before facing Chile on November 16.
The Piero Hincapié’s year is full of positive things since he debuted at Tallares, arriving at Leverkusen and, now, scored a goal in the South American Qualifiers. In Europe he plays as a winger, although he does not like as he said yesterday after the match against Vinotinto, but he is adapting very well to the German league. Meanwhile, with Ecuador he plays central where his performance is even greater.
Last night against Venezuela, Hincapié made four interceptions, won 2/3 games and 1/1 in aerial games. His passing success rate was 85.4% with a key pass during the ninety minutes. He only made one foul during the game. Despite being only 19 years old, the Ecuadorian shows a lot of personality and maturity in his interventions where he is becoming one of the best center-backs of his generation.
On this day 13, the central Ecuador is the third player with the most duels won with 70.8%. Only Carlos Cuesta (76.6%) and Thiago Silva (71.2%) have recovered more balls than Piero Hincapié. Gustavo Alfaro has a bolt behind the young Ecuadorian and his participation against Venezuela will be key to achieving the World Cup dream.
