📹 Goalkeeper emotional on debut for World Cup-bound side | OneFootball

Last Tuesday (31) was more than special for David Cabezas.

At 30, the Libertad de Loja goalkeeper made his first appearance for the Ecuador national team.

The milestone was celebrated during the friendly against the Netherlands, played in Eindhoven and ending in a 1-1 draw.

Coach Sebastian Beccacece rested first-choice keeper Galíndez, who remained on the bench.

Gonzalo Valle of LDU was chosen to start the match, but he was substituted in the 59th minute due to injury.

That was when Cabezas had his big moment.

The scoreline, already at 1-1, did not change, and after the match Cabezas could not hide his emotion: he broke down in tears alongside fellow goalkeeper Galíndez.

Check it out below:

Cabezas turned professional at El Nacional, spent time on loan at Pelileo SC in 2016, and joined his current club for this season.

His mission will be to stay in the spotlight and earn a place in the final La Tri squad for the World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. 

Ecuador is in Group E alongside Germany, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao.

Check out all the groups and match dates here.

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