Ecuador's next objective is to have a good showing at the America Cup, after qualifying for World Cups 2002 and 2006. Their best finish in the competition was fourth place in 1993, and since then the team has not been able to replicate the good form shown during the World Cup qualifiers in the America Cup.
In World Cup Germany 2006, Ecuador exceeded all expectations by making it to the second round of the competition. The surprising form shown during the World Cup makes them one of the favorites of this edition of the America Cup, since the nucleus of the squad remains the same.
The Ecuadorians want to erase the terrible showing in 2004, where they came in as one of the favorites and ended up in last place after three loses.
Coach
Luis Suárez
He has been at the helm of the Ecuadorian National Team since 2004. Colombian Luis Fernando Suarez points to the hard work done with a consistent squad as a reason for them to succeed in the America Cup. He has coached teams like Deportivo Cali and Deportes Tolima, he has been the assistant coach for the Ecuadorian National Team from 1995 and 1998.
The Star
Carlos Tenorio
Carlos Tenorio, one of the players with most experience on the Ecuadorian squad, has the soul of a goal scorer. He scored two goals in World Cup Germany 2006. He began his career at LDU, where he played until 2003. He currently plays for Al-Sadd of Saudi Arabia. He is being scouted by European squads.
