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4 Takeaways From Curaçao's Inspiring Win vs. Ecuador At The World Cup

Ecuador had 3.08 expected goals. Curaçao had Eloy Room. That was the whole match. In a Group E must-win in Kansas City on Saturday, Ecuador and Curaçao ground out a goalless draw that the scoreline flatters. La Tri piled up nearly 30 shots and three-quarters of the ball, and walked off with one point. Both sides now sit on a single point, their knockout math is hanging by a thread. Here are my takeaways: 1. Ecuador Forgot The Whole Point Of Football 3.08 expected goals. Fifteen shots on target. Zero actual goals. Ecuador were ruthless everywhere except the one place it counts. At the back, the...