Alan Franco
CB (RB)
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Aug 21, 1998 (27)
Right
5'9"
148 lb
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Makes four tackles
Franco recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Thursday's 2-1 win against Germany. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
Analysis: Franco played a key role in holding Germany to just one goal Thursday, finishing the match with four tackles, four clearances, and four duels won during Ecuador's important 2-1 victory. With three consecutive starts, the defender has been highly reliable on the right side, posting an impressive 95 percent pass accuracy while winning eight tackles and producing 10 clearances, making him a strong candidate to remain a fixture in the lineup heading into the knockout round.
Quiet match in loss
Alan Franco had two tackles (two won), one clearance and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Cote D'ivoire.
Analysis: Alan Franco fulfilled his role during his 62 minutes on the pitch, with Ecuador still level at the time of his substitution. He created one chance going forward but saw limited attacking involvement in a match that was nearly even in possession. Defensively, Franco won his tackles, though much of the Cote d'Ivoire attacking threat came from the opposite flank, directed toward Piero Hincapie. If Franco starts Ecuador's next match against Curacao, who lost 7-1 to Germany in their opener and are the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, he will have a more favorable opportunity to contribute to a clean sheet.
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