2006 in Ecuadorian football
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The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
Contents
National leagues
Serie A
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- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
Serie B
- Winner:
- Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title)
- Clausura: Imbabura (1st title)
- Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage)
- Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero (after first stage); Deportivo Quevedo (after second stage)
Segunda
- Winner: Brasilia
- Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions
| Team | 2006 Copa Libertadores | 2006 Copa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Second Stage | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the Quarterfinals | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
National team
Senior team
The Ecuadorian national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup
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Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group Stage
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Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
 Ecuador |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
 Poland |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
 Costa Rica |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
Round of 16
Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.
