Netherlands drew 1-1 with Ecuador in a friendly on 31 March, a result that exposed the hosts' defensive vulnerabilities despite their compact 4-3-3 setup. Ecuador dominated proceedings with 16 shots and an expected goals figure of 2.06, though their clinical finishing wavered when it mattered; the visitors managed only three shots on target and their goalkeeper recorded a 66.67 per cent save percentage. The Netherlands, conversely, operated with extreme efficiency in a 4-3-3 formation, converting one of just two attempts despite generating only 0.33 xG—a stark contrast that highlighted Ecuador's profligacy in front of goal. Sascha Stegemann oversaw a match where the South Americans' superiority in volume and chance creation failed to translate into victory, while the Dutch's pragmatic approach salvaged a point from an encounter where they were significantly outshot and outchanced. Ecuador's inability to capitalise on such dominance raises questions about their finishing under pressure in competitive fixtures.