Goalless draw with Ecuador, French Champion Group

Rio de Janeiro - France and Ecuador are both unable to score a goal and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. These results make the French group winners, while Ecuador was eliminated.

In the match at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Thursday (26/06/2014) pm dawn, the two teams did not create many chances in the first half. Until halftime, the score remained 0-0.

Expulsion Antonio Valencia in the second half to make France more free press Ecuador. Les Bleus also get a lot of opportunities. However, neither can they maximize into goals.

With this result, France ended the group stage as winners of Group E with a collection of seven points from three parties. They will now play the runner-up in Group F, Nigeria, in the last 16. Meanwhile, Ecuador, who finished third with four points have to lift the suitcase.

The game

The first opportunity belonged to France. Antoine Griezmann grabbed a loose ball outside the penalty box Ecuador in the 11th minute, but his shot was wide.

Four minutes later, France again get a chance through Moussa Sissoko kick first time. But, the ball leads right into the arms of goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez.

Dominguez returned to save Ecuador's goal in the 38th minute. He dismissed directed header from Paul Pogba.

Ecuador is not without opportunities. In the 41st minute, his header cross Enner Valencia forward Michael Arroyo harm against France. However, Hugo Lloris was in the right position to block the ball.

Until the completion of the first half, no goals are created. Score glasses still survive.

France narrowly ahead in the 47th minute. As bait Bacary Sagna, Griezmann still shot hit the crossbar.

Ecuador lost one player three minutes later. Antonio Valencia was given a straight red card due to the severity of the violation Lucas Digne.

Christian Noboa waste an opportunity to bring Ecuador the lead in minute 53. He actually had a good firing chamber when receiving feedback Enner ripe Valencia. However, the solution does not lead to the target instead.

Entering the 63rd minute, Blaise Matuidi scored opportunity for France. In collaboration with Karim Benzema, he fired a left foot, but can be easily anticipated Dominguez.

Pogba get a good chance in the 73rd minute when he was guarded when ripe Sissoko welcomes feedback. However, his header was off the mark.

Five minutes later, the business of Benzema yet to break the deadlock. Real Madrid striker's shot easily caught Dominguez.

France goalkeeper saved from the invasion of Ecuador in the 82nd minute. Lloris brilliantly Alex Ibarra brushed off a hard shot from inside the penalty box.

Cooperation Benzema and Olivier Giroud moments later generate opportunities for France. However, remains a goal yet to come for settlement Benzema leads right into Dominguez.

Substitute Loic Remy also get chances to score. However, his shot in the 87th minute could be pushed over Dominguez. Meanwhile, Pogba shot from outside the box is a little sideways.

In the remaining time, Giroud had a golden opportunity. However, his header forward Sagna's cross can be anticipated Dominguez.

Lineup
Ecuador: Dominguez; Paredes, Erazo, Guagua, W Ayovi; A. Valencia, Minda, Noboa (Caicedo 89 '), Montero (Ibarra 63'); E. Valencia, Arroyo (Achilier 81 ')

France: Lloris; Sagna, Koscielny, Sakho (Varane 60 '), Digne; Pogba, Schneiderlin, Matuidi (Giroud 67 '); Sissoko, Benzema, Griezmann (Remy 79 ')