Brazil 🇧🇷 underwhelms in Carlo Ancelotti’s debut, have your say | OneFootball

There was a lack of good football at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

Carlo Ancelotti's debut as the head of the Brazilian National Team did not have the impact expected by much of the fans, even after a short time of work.

Brazil had few chances and ended in a 0 x 0 draw with Ecuador this Thursday (5th), in Guayaquil.

The match was part of the 15th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

They did create in the 1st half, but...

The Brazilian National Team had good chances. However, they lacked the necessary "decisive power."

Gerson (who preferred to pass to Vini Jr.) and Vanderson frustrated Ancelotti - and much of the fans.

The offensive transition was hindered.

There was organization without the ball, even though Vanderson struggled more than Alex Sandro.

Ecuador tried, but did not pose a real threat before the break.

What a moment, huh! 😅

The main attraction of the first minutes of the second half was the replacement of one of the corner flags.

Even the match delegate was called, but it was up to Alex Ribeiro, the "former" Alexsandro, to make the difference.

Ancelotti needed to work. And he maintained his idea by making "protocol" substitutions, betting on Matheus Cunha and Gabriel Martinelli - Richarlison and Estêvão were taken off.

There were several minutes of little football - from both sides.

Ecuador started to have more game volume. However, without creating great opportunities, as they risked more from outside the area.

It was up to Brazil to threaten after Vini's move ended with Casemiro finishing.

Carleto only made two more substitutions, with Andreas being brought on almost at 47' after Bruno Guimarães was unable to continue.

There was no cohesion. And Brazil did little in the final stretch of the match.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Brazil reached 22 points, remains in fourth place, but is now behind its next rival.

Ecuador reached 24 points and remains in second place.

The complete and updated standings can be checked here.

Both teams will play again next Tuesday (10th), for the 16th round.

Ecuador will be the visitor against Peru, currently in ninth place.

And Brazil will face Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena.

The team will still face Chile (H) and Bolivia (A) in the Qualifiers.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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