2006 in Ecuadorian football
| Season | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
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The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues
Serie A
- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
Serie B
- Winner:
- Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title)
- Clausura: Imbabura (1st title)
- Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage)
- Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero, Deportivo Quevedo
Segunda
- Winner: Brasilia
- Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions
| Team | 2006 Copa Libertadores | 2006 Copa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Second Stage | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the quarterfinals | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
National team
Senior team
The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup
Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group stage
Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
| File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| File:Flag of Costa Rica.svg Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
| Poland File:Flag of Poland.svg | 0 – 2 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | C. Tenorio File:Soccerball shade.svg 24' Delgado File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' |
| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 0 – 3 | File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Klose File:Soccerball shade.svg 4', 44' Podolski File:Soccerball shade.svg 57' |
Round of 16
Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.
| England File:Flag of England.svg | 1 – 0 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Beckham File:Soccerball shade.svg 60' | (Report) |
Friendlies
| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 1 – 0 | File:Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Caicedo File:Soccerball shade.svg 67' |
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| Netherlands File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 1 – 0 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Kuyt File:Soccerball shade.svg 48' |
| Japan File:Flag of Japan.svg | 1 – 0 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Sato File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' |
| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 1 – 1 | File:Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Castillo File:Soccerball shade.svg 52' | Soto File:Soccerball shade.svg 55' |
| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 1 – 2 | File:Flag of North Macedonia.svg North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Tenorio File:Soccerball shade.svg 52' | Maznov File:Soccerball shade.svg 28' Mitreski File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' |
| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 1 – 1 | File:Flag of Peru (state).svg Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Benítez File:Soccerball shade.svg 14' | Guerrero File:Soccerball shade.svg 75' |
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| Ecuador File:Flag of Ecuador.svg | 1 – 2 | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Borja File:Soccerball shade.svg 22' | Fred File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' Kaká File:Soccerball shade.svg 74' |
