- They conceded a late equalizer in regulation time but secured the win with a goal from Laens.
- Lara scored both goals for Ecuador.
Uruguay and Ecuador played a tightly contested match to open Group A of the CONMEBOL Copa América Beach Soccer 2025™.
The first period seemed destined to end 0-0, but Ortíz capitalized on a rebound after Molina’s shot hit the post, giving Uruguay the lead.
La Celeste extended their advantage to 2-0 with a goal from Maverino, but Ecuador pulled one back in the second period thanks to their No. 10, Lara.
In the third period, Miranda nearly sealed the match, but the crossbar denied Uruguay’s third goal.
Then, in the final moments, Lara struck a long-range shot that bounced just before Molina, leveling the score at 2-2 with less than two minutes remaining.
In the first play of extra time, Laens capitalized on a one-on-one with the goalkeeper to score the winning goal for Uruguay.
It was a victory for La Celeste, who earned two points and will have a bye in the second matchday. Ecuador will look to bounce back against host nation Chile.
Lineups
Ecuador (2): 1- Jordan Lozano, 3- Yordy Tarira, 4- Miguel Yagual, 7- Kesner Vélez, 10- Ernesto Lara.
Substitutes: 2- Julio Naranjo, 5- Jorge Senge (Captain), 6- Edison Cagua Cedeño, 8- Juan Xavier Cruz Tulcán, 9- Juan Miguel Cruz Tulcán, 11- Snaider Moralez, 12- Jesús Mora.
Coach: Jonathan Viteri.
Uruguay (3): 1- Wenceslao Molina, 3- Santiago Miranda Castro, 5- Gastón Laduche Gerpe (Captain), 8- Brandon Maverino, 10- Ignacio di Bello Pirez.
Substitutes: 2- Bruno González, 4- Agustín Quinta, 6- Enzo Ortíz, 7- Juan Manuel Iturriaga, 9- Andrés Laens, 11- Facundo Abad Periscal, 12- Yohan Riquel Perdomo.
Coach: Germán Parrillo Garrido.
Goals
1st Period: 10’ Enzo Ortíz (U). Score: Ecuador 0-1 Uruguay.
2nd Period: 4’ Brandon Maverino (U), 7’ Ernesto Lara (E). Score: Ecuador 1-2 Uruguay.
3rd Period: 10’ Ernesto Lara (E). Score: Ecuador 2-2 Uruguay.
Extra Time: 1’ Andrés Laens (U). Final Score: Ecuador 2-3 Uruguay.
Cards
2nd Period: 7’ Red card for Vélez (E), 8’ Yellow card for Tarira (E).
Main Referee: Micke Israel Palomino Huamani (Peru).
