Errado: Marlon de Jesús vs Uruguay U-20, 2011 Sudamericano sub-20 championship

On 3 February 2011 Ecuadorian striker managed this incredible miss against Uruguay U-20 in the 2011 South American Youth Championships. The game finished 1-1 and as this was late in the game the miss could be said to have cost Ecuador two points. To his credit De Jesús has been one of several quality players in the Ecuador side and they still have a good chance of qualifying to play in the Under-20 World Cup in Colombia.

For more crazy South American football check out the rest of the Cosas locas series.

Golazo: Henrique vs Ecuador, 2011 Sudamericano sub-20

On 25 January 2011 the under twenty sides of Brazil and Ecuador met in the first group stage of the 2011 Sudamericano sub-20 (South American Youth Championships) Brazil had already secured qualification the the final group phase and Ecuador could have joined them with a win however Brazil won the game 1-0 with this well worked goal finished off by 19 year old striker Henrique.

Part of the Golazo series.

Gonzalo Aban funny goal, Sudamericano sub-20 2007

In 2007 Argentina U-20 played Ecuador U-20 in the first round of matches in the Sudamericano Sub-20 (South American under 20) tournament. 19 year old River Plate forward Gonzalo Aban scored the opening game after a couple of ludicrous Ecuadorian clearances presented him with an unmissable* open goal.

* Well maybe not unmissable.

For more crazy South American football check out the rest of the Cosas locas series.