"Enner Valencia marked his 100th international appearance with the winning goal as Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier that saw both sides have a man sent off. Ecuador and current world champions Argentina had already qualified for next year's tournament, but there was no shortage of intensity at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha. Valencia thought he had given the hosts an early lead when he bundled the ball beyond Emiliano Martinez, but the goal was ruled out for offside against the Ecuador captain."
"And Ecuador eventually made their man advantage count in the 13th minute of first-half stoppage time when Nicolas Tagliafico's flailing arm caught Angelo Preciado in the box. The awarding of the penalty was given following a lengthy VAR review, with Valencia stepping up to dispatch the resulting spot-kick on his landmark outing for his nation. But the numbers on the field were made even five minutes after the restart when Moises Caicedo, who was already on a booking, caught Nico Gonzalez late in midfield."
Enner Valencia scored the only goal as Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier, marking his 100th international appearance. Valencia had an earlier goal disallowed for offside before Nicolas Otamendi was sent off after tangling with Valencia in the 31st minute. Ecuador earned a penalty after a VAR review when Nicolas Tagliafico's arm caught Angelo Preciado, and Valencia converted the spot-kick. Moises Caicedo was later sent off for a second booking after fouling Nico Gonzalez. Emiliano Martinez saved a late one-on-one from Kevin Rodriguez, and Sebastian Beccacece's side held on. Argentina's expected goals total was just 0.34 without Lionel Messi.
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