Local press expresses discontent for Argentina's defeat

Local press on Friday expressed discontent for the defeat of Argentina against Ecuador on Thursday night in the first match of the South American Qualifying Tournament towards Russia 2018.

Despite Argentina attacked the Ecuadorian goal, it could not score and the Argentine defenders showed unclear and weak. Ecuador won with a 2-0 score.

Local press expressed discontent and great upset for the defeat of the national team.

"Great disappointment was felt in Monumental Stadium. Argentina was confused and lost against Ecuador," said Infonews, a local news agency, adding that "the Argentine team could not impose its game and Ecuador scored two goals in two minutes."

MinutoUno, a local daily, said it is the first time Argentina loses in Monumental since the 1993 defeat against Colombia with a 0-5 score. The daily added "Argentina has a difficult path towards Russia 2018, affected by the absence of its captain and main star, Lionel Messi."

Clarin daily said "Ecuador surprised defeating a poor Argentina in Monumental Stadium," while La Nacion daily said "A historic beat. Argentina loses 2-0 in its debut," adding that "A night to be forgotten. 'Kun' Aguero was injured at minute 20."

Sports daily Ole, more dramatically, said "Ecuaterror. Argentina suffers a great defeat in the beginning of the Qualifying Tournament against Ecuador."

Telam news agency, in a more calm way, said "An unimpressive Argentina was defeated by Ecuador in Monumental Stadium."

Sports experts said it was one of the worst performances of the team led by coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino.

Argentina will face Paraguay on Oct. 13. Endi