Plata sets up two goals and shines as Ecuador beat New Zealand | OneFootball

After the FIFA Date, Gonzalo Plata Rushes to Reinforce Flamengo Against Fluminense

The Ecuadorian national team defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the early hours of Wednesday (19th). Thus, the goals in the friendly at Red Bull Arena, in the United States, featured the participation of Gonzalo Plata, forward for Flamengo.

In the first half, the player missed an opportunity when he shot with his left foot from outside the box, straight at the goalkeeper. The red-and-black player received a pass from Alan Franco, who plays for São Paulo.

When Did Ecuador's Goals Happen?

In the second half, however, Ecuador came back stronger. Thus, Plata assisted his attacking partner Nilson Angulo, who finished with his left foot into the corner of New Zealand goalkeeper Crocombe's net.

The Flamengo player even hit the post before providing another assist. That's because the Mengão forward set up Campana, who finished with his left foot to extend the lead.

What Did Plata Do During the FIFA Date?

Therefore, Gonzalo Plata was a substitute in the first friendly and a starter in the second. Thus, the Ecuadorian player played 45 minutes against Canada and another full 90 minutes against New Zealand.

Will Plata Be in Flamengo's Next Match?

After Ecuador's game, Plata will have less than 24 hours to report to Flamengo for the derby against Fluminense. Mengão has arranged logistics to have the forward at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the Brasileirão.

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