Ecuador President Declares National Holiday After Team Reach World Cup Knockout Phase
President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday after Ecuador advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Germany.
- On Friday, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday after the soccer team secured a 2-1 win over Germany, reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout phase.
- The South American squad needed a victory in their final Group match on Thursday following a defeat by Ivory Coast and a draw with Curacao.
- Ecuador conceded early against the Germans at New York/New Jersey Stadium but fought back to secure the win, sparking celebrations among fans.
- In a post on social media, Noboa thanked the players and coach for recovering from criticism to "give this immense joy to the entire country."
- Reaching the knockout stages for only the second time, Ecuador qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, while Ivory Coast finished second in the Group.
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Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, declared Friday a national holiday after the country's first representative qualified in the 16th World Cup, thanks to a surprising 2-1 victory against Germany.
FIFA World Cup: Holiday Declared In Ecuador After Stunning 2-1 Win Over 4-Time Champions Germany
After Ecuador's victory, President Daniel Noboa thanked the players and coach Sebastian Beccacece for overcoming criticism and difficult moments to bring pride and joy to the nation, and announced a national holiday (on Friday) in celebration of their achievement.
"We beat Germany, so tomorrow is a public holiday." Ecuadorian President declares surprise holiday following the triumph of advancing to the World Cup tournament for the first time in 20 years. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. The President of Ecuador, who wrote a miracle by dramatically defeating the German "Panzer Division" to advance to the Round of 32, is immersed in national joy as he declares a temporary public holiday.
SCAN SPORT - Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, has decreed that this Friday will be a holiday in the country, after the victory against Germany at the World Championship.
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