"The forward, who also netted in his country's 2-0 win over Japan last month, scored a second-half equaliser at Q2 Stadium, where Enner Valencia had put the visitors in front. Both sides were narrowly off the target early on. Jordy Alcivar drilled a low shot just wide in the fifth minute, while Balogun was inches away from finding the top corner with a curling effort."
"It was the visitors who struck first in the 24th minute following a swift counter that saw John Yeboah find Valencia, who fired past goalkeeper Matt Freese from just inside the area. The USA went close to equalising soon after with Hernan Galindez saving Chris Richards' fierce half-volley, before Balogun poked narrowly wide just before half-time. However, the Monaco forward did get Mauricio Pochettino's side back on level terms 19 minutes from time, turning home Malik Tillman's cross from close range."
"Data Debrief: Impressive Q2 Stadium streak ends for Stars and Stripes Ecuador, who finished second behind Argentina in the recent CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying section, extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches, while they have only conceded three goals under coach Sebastian Beccacece. Top scorer Valencia broke the deadlock with his 48th goal in his 101st cap, which saw him move joint-level with Ulises de la Cruz on La Tri's list of all-time leading appearance makers."
Folarin Balogun scored a second-half equaliser as the United States drew 1-1 with Ecuador in Austin at Q2 Stadium. Enner Valencia opened the scoring in the 24th minute after a swift counter and finish past Matt Freese. The USA threatened several times, including a saved half-volley by Chris Richards and a near miss by Balogun before halftime. Balogun turned home Malik Tillman's cross 19 minutes from time to level the match. Ecuador extended an unbeaten run to 12 matches and have conceded only three goals under coach Sebastian Beccacece. The USA's prior unbeaten Q2 Stadium record was ended.
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