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Ecuador v. Colombia Friendly

May 22nd, 2006 | By: Trent | 13 Comments »

This Wednesday, May 24, Ecuador will face Colombia in a friendly match in the United States. The match will be held in Giants Stadium, near New York City. I spent all night making a scale model of the stadium for you, shown at right. As you know, Colombia failed to qualify for the World Cup this year, but they should be a great tune-up for the tournament.

Ecuador’s probable roster can be found here. I’m especially looking forward to see how the front line does without Agustin Delgado, who is likey being withheld from this match for precautinary reasons.

The New York metropolitan area has many Ecuadorians and Colombians–both immigrants and descendants–so it should be a great fan atmosphere. Yours truly will be there with camera in tow, hoping to get some good shots of the crowd and of the action.

But wait–there’s more! Preceding the international match will be an MLS contest pitting Red Bull New York against FC Dallas. Ecuadorian striker Roberto Mina (who missed making the World Cup roster by thismuch–plays for Dallas, so it will be an all-around-Ecua evening for football fans.

I know that several of our readers are also attending the match. Okay–so who’s excited?

Tags: Agustin Delgado, Colombia, Ecuador, FC Dallas, friendly, Giants Stadium, MLS, New York, Red Bull New York, Roberto Mina

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Posted from United States

By Ecuador4life | May 22nd, 2006 at 12:09 pm

Trent and Blog members
Will only be there in spirit but will be watching from home!

Go ECUADOR and have a great time! Looking forward to seeing some of your pics!

I am definitely getting into the cup I even ended up buying the Ecuaador TUNIT X-32 cleats. As well as putting together a shrine to Ecuador! Wait until my wife sees the credit card statement. oh lord!

E4L

Posted from United States

By Dar | May 22nd, 2006 at 12:30 pm

Mr. Trent,

I’m good to go. Got my tix on Saturday..HAVE YOUR CAMERA READY! We usually sit behind the Barcelona banner to the side of the goal. Some of the boys will be wearing Scream masks and we’ll all have ecua/barca/che flags.

This game’s as important as any WC match we’ll play. There’s a lot of emotion and a ton of pride at stake.

Any idea which side will be wearing yellow? i wanna match accordingly…

Posted from United States

By Trent | May 22nd, 2006 at 12:32 pm

Glad to hear you’re getting the TUNIT boots! Here’s link if other people haven’t seen them yet:

http://www.acasports.co.uk/product_info.php?cpath=40_447&products_id=6536&osCsid=76e367dab916278887006091ec53020e

Posted from United States

By Alexis | May 22nd, 2006 at 2:13 pm

Does any one know the web site for Marathon? I want the warm up suits Thanks

Posted from United States

By Dar | May 22nd, 2006 at 2:17 pm

Alexis,

it’s http://www.marathon-sports.com

but if you’re from queens check out Las Americas on Roosevelt and 103rd street. they might be able to order the warmup suit for you.

Posted from United States

By El Simon | May 22nd, 2006 at 2:20 pm

The Marathon website:

http://www.marathon-sports.com/

Posted from Canada

By Trent | May 22nd, 2006 at 5:12 pm

Dar, I haven’t heard which team is wearing yellow. Ecuador is always listed as the home team the places I’ve seen, but no confirmation on the jerseys.

By the way, do they sell cerveza at Giants Stadium during football matches? Um, I’m asking for a friend.

By Dar | May 22nd, 2006 at 5:35 pm

Trent,

can’t say for sure about the beer. At Ecua games past they’ve always sold alcohol, but some rowdy Giants fans might’ve ruined the fun for all of us earlier this year. No matter, hit up one of the speakeasy’s (read: little old ladies with a shopping cart) BEFORE the game for a real cerveza and you’ll be good to go.

Enjoy the game!!

Posted from United States

By Trent | May 22nd, 2006 at 5:50 pm

Thanks for the tip.

By leo | May 22nd, 2006 at 6:06 pm

They do sell beer at Giants Stadium. Anybody wants to join me at a gate party I’ll by gate C with a “Sur Oscura” T-shirt hanging by my black honda crv. Let’s party gang.

By Alexis | May 22nd, 2006 at 11:40 pm

Thanks DAR and i am from Queens so i will check it out

Posted from United States

By Alex wind | October 2nd, 2006 at 2:38 pm

does anyone know where i can buy ghana uppers size 9!

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