Right from the kickoff, Italy earned a perilous free kick against Ecuador, with the initial attempt bouncing off the wall. The deflection fell kindly to Lorenzo Pellegrini, who unleashed a left-footed strike that sailed beyond the Ecuadorian keeper's reach, putting Italy up 1-0 early on.
Ecuador, in pursuit of an equalizer, pressed forward with a barrage of crosses and attempts on goal, yet found no breach in Italy's defenses. The Italians, meanwhile, built several corner kick opportunities, continually testing the Ecuadorian backline. Nicolo Barella emerged as a particularly menacing figure, orchestrating threatening moves for Italy.
Faced with a stalemate, Ecuador redoubled their efforts to level the score, but Italy's goalkeeper stood tall against every challenge.
The first half concluded with Italy holding a slender 1-0 advantage.
As play resumed, Italy aggressively sought to extend their lead, crafting several chances that, however, fell short of fruition. Ecuador, adapting their strategy, opted for ground crosses in a bid to outmaneuver the formidable Italian defense.
Italy remained resolute, countering the Ecuadorian surge with disciplined play to maintain their lead.
In the dying moments of the match, Barella displayed impeccable finesse, rounding the advancing Ecuadorian goalkeeper to double Italy's tally, sealing a 2-0 victory.
Over the course of two international friendlies, the Italian National Team showcased its prowess, netting a total of four goals while conceding just once.
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