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Ecuador Sets World Cup Record for Missed Chances in 0-0 Draw with Curaçao

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curaçao in their second World Cup group stage match, earning one point.
  • Ecuador recorded 15 shots on target without scoring, an unprecedented statistic in World Cup history.
  • The match saw Ecuador dominate possession with 63% and 28 total shots, but they failed to convert their chances.

Ecuador played to a goalless draw against Curaçao in their second World Cup group stage match on Tuesday, securing a single point but setting an unwanted historical record. The team's inability to find the back of the net despite numerous opportunities proved a frustrating outcome.

The match statistics paint a stark picture of Ecuador's offensive struggles. They controlled 63% of the possession and unleashed 28 shots in total, with 15 of those being on target. However, none of these attempts managed to breach Curaçao's defense. This performance makes Ecuador the first team in World Cup history to register 15 shots on target without scoring, surpassing the previous record of 13 shots on target without a goal set by the Netherlands against Peru in 1978.

Following the match, Taiwanese celebrity Lolita took to Facebook to express her dismay, advising against gambling. She revealed that money she had recently won was lost, and then some, due to the 0-0 scoreline. Despite her strong reaction, she humorously ended her post by asking her followers about their predictions for the upcoming games.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.