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Ecuador 'ready' for Colombia challenge in World Cup qualifiers: Beccacece

Ecuador ready for challenge

**Alfaro told a news conference on Wednesday that his players are "well-prepared" for the match and are "confident" of getting a positive result.** **

**"We know that Colombia is a strong team, but we are also a good team," Alfaro said.** **

**"We have our own strengths and weaknesses, and we will try to exploit their weaknesses."** **

Ecuador keen on victory

**Ecuador is currently in third place in the CONMEBOL standings, with 20 points from 12 matches.** **

**Colombia is in fourth place, with 17 points from 12 matches.** **

**A win for Ecuador would move them closer to securing a place at the 2022 World Cup.** **

**A win for Colombia would keep them in contention for a top-four finish.** **

Colombia looking to secure win

**Colombia coach Reinaldo Rueda said his team is "focused" on getting a win against Ecuador.** **

**"We know that Ecuador is a difficult opponent, but we are confident that we can get a good result," Rueda said.** **

**"We have a good team, and we are ready for the challenge."** **

Colombia determined to qualify for World Cup

**Colombia is a two-time World Cup quarterfinalist and is determined to qualify for the 2022 tournament.** **

**The Colombians have not missed a World Cup since 2010.** **

**A win against Ecuador would boost Colombia's chances of finishing in the top four.** **

Match details

**The match between Ecuador and Colombia will be played at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador.** **

**The match will start at 8pm local time (1am GMT).** **

**The match will be broadcast live on television and online.**