Ecuador stun Argentina to win 2-0 in Buenos Aires


Ecuador's Frickson Erazo (front) celebrates after scoring a goal during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Argentina at the Antonio Vespucio Liberti stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 8, 2015. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Two goals in two minutes gave Ecuador a shock 2-0 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Thursday as the Andean side got off to a flying start in their bid to reach the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.

Frickson Erazo headed home the first goal after 80 minutes and Felipe Caicedo doubled their lead when he finished off a quick counter attack just a minute later.

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