Ecuador’s U-15s dropped their first points at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, but they’re still top of Group U. Jeison Cabeza scored in the final minute to earn a 1-1 draw with Uganda early on Monday morning (2:15 AM ET).
Jefferson Kwikiriza put Uganda ahead in the 20th minute. Ecuador pushed for the equalizer for the rest of the match. In this 8-a-side format, with two 20-minute halves, Cabeza’s goal came in the 40th minute, the last minute of regulation. Cabeza is a defender from Universidad Católica.
Group U after four matchdays
| # | Team | Pts | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 10 | 11-1 |
| 2 | Kyrgyz Republic | 9 | 18-7 |
| 3 | Uganda | 7 | 15-6 |
| 4 | Cabo Verde | 6 | 12-7 |
| 5 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 3-16 |
| 6 | Tonga | 0 | 0-21 |
In Monday’s other early games, Cabo Verde beat Equatorial Guinea 4-1 behind a Diego Monteiro hat-trick, and Kyrgyz Republic beat Tonga 8-0.
What’s next
Cristian Cachipuendo’s team plays Equatorial Guinea at 9:00 AM ET today (8:00 AM in Ecuador), and the match is on DAZN. Kyrgyz Republic can reach no more than 12 points, so a win would guarantee Ecuador first place in Group U.
Catch up on Ecuador’s earlier wins over Kyrgyz Republic and Tonga.
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