If the Ecuadorian National team wants to stay on the competition and make it more interesting, they need to defeat the Peruvian National at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. They will have a big chance in a very dry, very hot weather which may play to their advantage. But Peru has striker Paolo Guerrero who seemed to get back to this tournament as he left it: on fire.
Ecuador manager Quintero won't change the way his team plays against Peru out of respect for the rival or fear to lose the match, they will die with the same style if necessary: "Yes, we try to always play the same way. Against Brazil we went to press them to take away the ball; at times we did well and others not. They have quality players and also play very well. We always go out to play with the same spirit and with the same idea to win."
Quinteros was also happy with the participation of players who aren't currently regulars in his starting eleven during the practice, he may end up using them against Peru: "[Carlos] Gruezo, [Esteban] Dreer and [Arturo] Mina, who had to replace other players who came to play before, did excellently. I am very satisfied and happy with them; so it is likely they can return to play this game," he said.
Possible lineups:
Ecuador starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Dreer; Paredes, Mina, Achilier, Ayovi; Noboa, Gruezo; A. Valencia, Bolaños, Montero; E. Valencia.
Peru starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Gallese; Revoredo, Ramos, Rodriguez, Trauco; Tapia, Vilchez; Hohberg, Cueva, Flores; Guerrero.
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