Ecuador 2014 WORLD CUP Home kit YMedium (Kids)

Condition: ★★★★★ 

A fanela in truly excellent condition made for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Size is medium for Kids. Manufactured by Marathon. 

Ecuador's participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil marked the country's third appearance in the tournament, following their campaigns in 2002 and 2006. Ecuador was placed in Group E alongside France, Switzerland, and Honduras.

1. Ecuadorian Brand with a Global Reach

• Marathon Sports is an Ecuadorian sportswear company founded in 1981, making it one of the few South American brands to produce kits for a national team at the World Cup. While most national teams are outfitted by global giants like Nike, Adidas, or Puma, Ecuador stood out for having a homegrown company like Marathon as their kit manufacturer.

2. Long-term Partnership with Ecuador

• Marathon has had a longstanding partnership with the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) since 1994. The brand has been a trusted supplier for over two decades, supporting Ecuador in several international tournaments, including their World Cup appearances in 2002, 2006, and 2014.

Here is an overview of their performance in the 2014 FIFA World Cup:

Group Stage Results:

1. Ecuador vs. Switzerland (June 15, 2014)

   • Result: Ecuador 1–2 Switzerland
   • Ecuador Goalscorer: Enner Valencia (22')
   • Match Summary: Ecuador took an early lead through Enner Valencia, but Switzerland equalized in the second half. In a dramatic finish, Switzerland scored the winning goal in stoppage time (90+3').

2. Ecuador vs. Honduras (June 20, 2014)

   • Result: Ecuador 2–1 Honduras
   • Ecuador Goalscorer: Enner Valencia (34', 65')
   • Match Summary: Honduras scored first through Carlo Costly (31'), but Enner Valencia was once again the hero for Ecuador, scoring twice to secure the team's first win in the tournament.

3. Ecuador vs. France (June 25, 2014)

   • Result: Ecuador 0–0 France
   • Match Summary: Ecuador faced a strong French team, managing a hard-fought draw despite being reduced to 10 men after Antonio Valencia was sent off in the 50th minute. Despite their resilient performance, Ecuador couldn't find the goal they needed to advance.

Group E Final Standings:

1. France – 7 points (advanced)
2. Switzerland – 6 points (advanced)
3. Ecuador – 4 points (eliminated)
4. Honduras – 0 points (eliminated)

Key Player:

• Enner Valencia was the standout player for Ecuador, scoring all three of their goals in the tournament.