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Ecuador's national team coach, Sebastián Beccacece, insists that nothing is over for his squad following their 0-0 draw against Curaçao in a Group E World Cup match. The result leaves the South Americans with just one point after their first two group stage encounters, necessitating a win against Germany on Thursday to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
"Life has taught me that you must always keep working, always learning, and then challenges can turn into opportunities. It's normal to feel this pain now, this disappointment, but nothing is over yet. We have 100 minutes ahead of us, and we will approach them wisely to achieve our goals," stated Sebastián Beccacece, as quoted by BTA.
The Ecuadorian team dominated much of the game against Curaçao but failed to breach goalkeeper Eloy Room, who made a record 15 saves and was named man of the match. The South Americans finished the game with 27 shots on goal.
"There are things in football that cannot be explained. Anything I say could be counterproductive. We wanted to win, but we didn't. I am the only one responsible. The team deserved more than they got," explained the Argentine specialist.
Beccacece's squad arrived in North America on the back of a 19-match unbeaten streak and finished second in the South American qualifiers, trailing only world champions Argentina. Despite the missed opportunity, the coach defended his players and praised their performance.
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