Paraguay and Ecuador played out a goalless draw in World Cup qualification on 5 September, with the hosts edging the shot count but unable to find the breakthrough. Paraguay deployed a 4-4-2 formation and registered 7 shots, of which 3 found the target, while Ecuador set up in a 4-4-1-1 and managed 6 shots with just 1 on target. Ecuador's goalkeeper was exceptional, posting a 100 per cent save percentage and conceding zero post-shot expected goals, effectively shutting down Paraguay's attacking forays despite their numerical advantage in attempts. The deadlock leaves both sides seeking points in their respective qualification campaigns, with Ecuador's defensive solidity the defining feature of a tightly contested encounter.