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2006 in Ecuadorian football

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Season
  
2006

The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

Contents

Serie A

  • Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
  • International cup qualifiers:
  • 2007 Copa Libertadores: El Nacional, Emelec, LDU Quito
  • 2006 Copa Sudamericana: LDU Quito
  • 2007 Copa Sudamericana: El Nacional
  • Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
  • Serie B

  • Winner:
  • Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title)
  • Clausura: Imbabura (1st title)
  • Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage)
  • Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero (after first stage); Deportivo Quevedo (after second stage)
  • Segunda

  • Winner: Brasilia
  • Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal CaƱar
  • Senior team

    The Ecuadorian national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.

    FIFA World Cup

    Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.

    Group Stage

    Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.

    Round of 16

    Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.

    References

    2006 in Ecuadorian football Wikipedia