The Brazilian team drew today (27) with Ecuador by 1 to 1 in the opening of the 15th round of the Qualifiers of the World Cup in Qatar. The goals that defined the result at the Casa Blanca stadium, in Quito, were scored by midfielder Casemiro just five minutes into the first half and by defender Torres at 29 minutes of the second half. The match was marked by huge refereeing controversies: two players were sent off (Alexander Domínguez, from Ecuador, and Emerson Royal, from Brazil) and five important field markings by referee Wilmar Roldán were changed after consulting VAR. The Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson even received the red card twice, both annulled.
Already qualified for the World Cup, Brazil advances to 36 points in the undefeated lead of the Qualifiers, while Ecuador reaches 24, in third place, and is already starting to count for its place. The games of the next round will be on Tuesday (1). Brazil receives Paraguay at Mineirão at 21:30, while Ecuador plays as a visitor against Peru an hour and a half later.
