Ecuador to face Panama for Kirin Cup third-place match

The Ecuador national football team will face Panama for third place in the Kirin Cup in Japan. The match is scheduled for Monday, October 5, at 01:30 local time in Ecuador.

This fixture marks the third match under Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo. Ecuador seeks its first victory of the Asian tour following a 3-0 loss to South Korea and a 0-0 draw against Japan, which resulted in a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat.

Goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez reported physical discomfort following the penalty shootout against Japan, noting he was struck in the back by a rebound after a shot hit the post. Despite the injury, Galíndez expressed that the team showed an improved version of play during the match.