Friendlies prove that South America's World Cup race will be tight2MTim VickeryMarcelo Hernandez/Getty Images
EcuadorSOCCERAustralia beaten, and beaten up, by Ecuador in Melbourne2MJoey LynchWILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images
Socceroos let lead slip in 2-1 loss to EcuadorThe Socceroos slipped to a 2-1 loss to Ecuador in Melbourne to put a dampener on their first series in Australia since the World Cup.2MAAP
EcuadorSOCCERAustralia still feeling good vibes in first post-World Cup outing with win over Ecuador2MJoey LynchMark Kolbe/Getty Images
EcuadorSOCCERGarang Kuol scores first Australia goal as World Cup feelgood factor continuesAustralia drew a line under their World Cup exploits and gave a glimpse into the future with an impressive 3-1 win over Ecuador.2MAAP
The players scouts will be watching at U20 South American Championship4MLuis Miguel EchegarayEPA/Raul Martinez
EcuadorSOCCERSouth American U-20 Championship put Messi and Cavani on the map. Who'll emerge this time?4MTim VickeryKatie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
What went right for Argentina, Brazil -- and went wrong for Uruguay, Ecuador6MTim VickeryBENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP/Getty Images
Senegal advance as Koulibaly turns the tie to send Ecuador home6MRob DawsonMatteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images
Kalidou Koulibaly strike sends Senegal into last 16 with win over EcuadorKalidou Koulibaly's second-half strike earned Senegal a 2-1 win against Ecuador that sent the African team into the last 16 of the World Cup.6MReuters
