Socceroos vs Ecuador: South Americans come from behind to beat new-look Australia

By James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia

Published:
03:35 EDT, 28 March 2023

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Updated:
07:00 EDT, 28 March 2023

The Socceroos faced Ecuador in an international friendly held in Melbourne. This new-look Australian side took the lead in the first half but failed to maintain their advantage. William Pacho and Pervis Estupinan both scored in the second half to secure a victory for the South Americans. Read on to know more about the match.

Match Highlights

• A new-look Australian team put up a strong fight against Ecuador in Melbourne.
• The Socceroos took the lead in the first half with a goal from their star striker.
• Ecuador responded strongly in the second half with two quick-fire goals from William Pacho and Pervis Estupinan.
• Australia tried to find an equalizer but their efforts were in vain as Ecuador held on to their lead till the final whistle.

Post Match Analysis

The match saw both teams giving their best effort. However, it was Ecuador who emerged victorious with an impressive comeback in the second half. The Socceroos will look to bounce back from the defeat and build on their performance in future matches.