In improbable fashion, Ecuador defeated Argentina 2-0 on Thursday night in each side's first match of South American qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Two goals in the span of two minutes from Frickson Erazo and Felipe Caicedo throttled the underdogs to victory. It was the first time in the team's history that it defeated Argentina in Argentina.
The hosts were without star Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a knee injury that he suffered during La Liga play with Barcelona against Las Palmas toward the end of September. He is expected to return in another four to five weeks.