In a recent South American World Cup qualifying match on March 21, 2025, Ecuador secured a 2-1 victory over Venezuela at Quito’s Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. The match was marked by Enner Valencia’s performance, as he scored both goals for Ecuador in the 39th and 46th minutes.
Venezuela’s Jhonder Cádiz netted a goal in the 91st minute, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Ecuador’s lead.
This win propelled Ecuador to 22 points in the qualifiers, placing them second in the standings, just behind Argentina. Venezuela, on the other hand, remains in eighth position with 12 points, continuing their pursuit of a first-ever World Cup appearance.
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the extended highlights below: