Brazil only took three shots, putting two on target, while Ecuador took seven, putting three on target. Pervis Estupinan especially had good chances that almost ended in goals for Ecuador, but where things are more positive is that Brazil didn't concede.

Brazil has held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in a South American World Cup qualifying game that marked Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as national team coach. The match in Guayaquil offered few

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.