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2002 in Ecuadorian football

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Season
  
2002

The 2002 season was the 80th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

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Serie A

  • Champion: Emelec (10th title)
  • International cup qualifiers:
  • 2003 Copa Libertadores: Emelec, Barcelona, El Nacional
  • 2002 Copa Sudamericana: Barcelona, Aucas
  • Relegated: Olmedo, Macará

    • Serie B

  • Winner: Técnico Universitario (4th title)
  • Promoted: Técnico Universitario, Manta
  • Relegated: LDU Portoviejo

    • Segunda

  • Winner: Deportivo Quevedo
  • Promoted: Deportivo Quevedo

    • Senior team

    The Ecuadorian national team played 15 matches in 2002: three FIFA World Cup matches, to CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, and ten friendlies.

    2002 FIFA World Cup

    Ecuador participated in their first FIFA World Cup. They were drawn in Group G with Italy, Mexico, and Croatia. They were eliminated from the competition in the Group Stage, but not before registering their first World Cup victory over 1998 third-place finisher, Croatia.

    CONCACAF Gold Cup

    Ecuador was invited to play in the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup, held in the United States. They were drawn into Group D with Haiti and Canada. Despite a tie among all the team in the group, they were eliminated from the competition in the Group Stage by a draw of lots.

    References

    2002 in Ecuadorian football Wikipedia
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