# Gallardo Wins First Ecuador Match

> Marcelo Gallardo's Ecuador team beats Costa Rica 2-0 in first match.
- Title: Gallardo Wins First Ecuador Match · Perfil | Shortify
- Summary: Marcelo Gallardo's Ecuador team beats Costa Rica 2-0 in first match. Marcelo Gallardo's Ecuador team beat Costa Rica 2-0 in their first match under his…
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- Published: 2026-11-14T10:00:07.877+00:00
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## Gallardo's first win
Marcelo Gallardo's Ecuador team beat Costa Rica 2-0 in their first match under his management.

> fuimos de menor a mayor, fuimos creciendo
## Goals from Caicedos
Jordy Caicedo and Moisés Caicedo scored the goals in the first and second halves.
## Gallardo's comments
Gallardo said his team grew stronger and needed a win to build confidence.

> es un buen inicio reencontrarnos con el publico ecuatoriano y regalarles esta primera victoria
## Previous record
Ecuador lost 3-0 to South Korea and drew twice under Gallardo before this match.
## Key takeaway

Marcelo Gallardo's Ecuador team beat Costa Rica 2-0 in their first match under his management.