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Ancelotti reflects on 'special' first Brazil game

Brazil held to scoreless draw in Ancelotti's debut

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.
Jun 5, 2026, 09:58 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Ecuador
Brazil
  • KO
  • HT
  • 45
  • 64
  • 78
  • 78
  • 89
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Ecuador 0, Brazil 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Ecuador 0, Brazil 0.
90'+5'
Foul by Alan Franco (Ecuador).
Match Stats
ECUBRA
Possession
52.3%
47.752.3
47.7%
Shots on Goal
3
2
Shot Attempts
7
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
2
3