hey everyone welcome back to the channel football yesterday today we're diving into Brazil's crucial 1 to zero victory over Ecuador in their world cup qualification campaign it wasn't the most convincing win for the celo but a Rodrigo go made all the difference helping Brazil end their losing streak and get back on track let's kick things off with Brazil's shaky start the pressure was on from the first whistle with Brazil desperate to snap their three-game losing streak and they almost had a dream start when Venus Jr pounced on a mistake from Ecuador's goalkeeper nnan gindes he closed him down so fast the ball deflected off him and looped towards goal but it just hit the side netting so close you could see the frustration building for Brazil as Ecuador started to settle into the game and gain some control but Brazil finally found their breakthrough around the 30-minute mark and it came from none other than Rodrigo the Real Madrid showed off his class with some slick footwork just outside the box making space to shoot his strike clipped the inside of the post and for a moment it felt like time stopped as the ball slowly rolled across the goal line eventually it crossed and Brazil had their much needed goal that was enough to ease some nerves but the game was far from over right before halftime Ecuador had their best chance of the game and it could have completely changed the momentum Moes kaiso broke through Brazil's defense and and tried to chip AIS and Becker the Liverpool keeper got a touch to it but kao's follow-up looked destined for the net just when it seemed like Ecuador would level Gabriel melay came out of nowhere to clear it off the line it was a heroic moment that kept Brazil ahead going into the break section 4 10 second half 1 minute 20 seconds the second half saw Ecuador grow into the game even more but their finishing let them down they had a few half chances but most of their shots sailed wildly into the stands Brazil meanwhile was searching for that crucial second goal to kill off the match Rodrigo came close again with a fierce shot but gindes was quick to react and made a solid save at his near post as time tick down the nerves really kicked in for the homeside Ecuador pushed hard for a late equalizer but Brazil's defense held firm Alison surprisingly didn't have much to do in the second half it was all about keeping their shape and staying organized at the back in the end Brazil held on for the 1 to zero win lifting them to fourth in the group it wasn't the most convincing performance but it gets the job done and Rodrigo's goal was the Difference Maker Ecuador meanwhile will be disappointed especially with their five-game unbeaten run and qualifying coming to an end but they're still in the mix holding onto the last automatic qualifying spot though the pressure's on with the chasing teams right behind them that's all for today's match recap let us know your thoughts in the comments was Brazil lucky or did they show enough to get the win and how do you see Ecuador's chances for qualification don't forget to like share and subscribe for more football content see you next time