“100% hates his country”, “Worst player at the tournament” - Fans slam Ecuador star for ‘hideous’ display at FIFA World Cup after Curacao draw

× Enner Valencia has been slammed by the fans as Ecuador were held to a goalless draw by FIFA World Cup debutants Curacao in Kansas City on June 20 (ET). The fans were fuming over their veteran captain’s profligacy after a night of missed opportunities. Ad Valencia had a hefty expected goals tally of 1.

65 throughout the 90 minutes, but did not convert a single one of his attempts. The Ecuador talisman had a match-high seven shots and missed four big chances, but somehow ended the game with no goal or assist to his name. Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room became one of the best goalkeepers in FIFA World Cup history, making 15 incredible saves to deny Ecuador time and time again.

That heroic performance put Room just one behind the all-time single-match record set by Tim Howard in 2014. Ad Trending But Valencia was the one who bore the brunt of the supporters' anger, with many fans venting their fury on social media after the final whistle. One fan said: Conn @ConnCFCEnner Valencia is one of the worst strikers at the World Cup.

FOUR big chances missed tonight. Shocking display Ad Another stated: E @Ellis_Enner Valencia 100% hates his country. Ad A third insisted: TobyWrites @tobyaskyEner Valencia should leave this national team for the young players.

He’s part of the people holding them down. He is so poor. Very poor.

Ad This fan complained: 🇫🇷🇺🇸 @coupedumonde07Enner Valencia been the worst player at this tournament Ad Another cried: Yimzy @oyimzyIs Enner Valencia the only striker Ecuador have got?? This man has been hideous in this World Cup!! Ad Yet another was annoyed: TOᗷII @Tobii_puntsThis Enner Valencia too useless bro Ad La Tri’s wasteful stalemate leaves them in a precarious position heading into their decisive group-stage finale on June 25 (ET), as they face Germany next.

Sebastian Beccacece takes responsibility for Ecuador's FIFA World Cup struggles Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece refused to hide from the disappointment after watching his players miss golden chances to score. The tactician took the blame for a result that has left his team on the verge of an early exit. Ad His side took 27 shots at the Curacao goal but could not find a way past the inspired goalkeeper Eloy Room, who simply refused to be beaten on the night.

Beccacece admitted that some football results were beyond any rational explanation, but said his team remained close-knit (via WRAL News): "Well, there are things you cannot explain in football. We wanted to win. We didn't do it.

I am the one who bears responsibility... As long as we are alive, we will continue to give it our all. We are very united.

We are like a family. No one said it would be easy."If Ecuador wants to have any hope of making it out of the group stage, they’ll have to beat Germany, coached by Julian Nagelsmann.

Meanwhile, Curacao face Ivory Coast next, and a victory could see the smallest nation in FIFA World Cup history enter the knockout rounds. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nnanna Mba Enner Valencia has been slammed by the fans as Ecuador were held to a goalless draw by FIFA World Cup debutants Curacao in Kansas City on June 20 (ET).

The fans were fuming over their veteran captain’s profligacy after a night of missed opportunities. Ad Valencia had a hefty expected goals tally of 1.65 throughout the 90 minutes, but did not convert a single one of his attempts.

The Ecuador talisman had a match-high seven shots and missed four big chances, but somehow ended the game with no goal or assist to his name. Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room became one of the best goalkeepers in FIFA World Cup history, making 15 incredible saves to deny Ecuador time and time again. That heroic performance put Room just one behind the all-time single-match record set by Tim Howard in 2014.

Ad Trending But Valencia was the one who bore the brunt of the supporters' anger, with many fans venting their fury on social media after the final whistle. One fan said: Conn @ConnCFCEnner Valencia is one of the worst strikers at the World Cup. FOUR big chances missed tonight.

Shocking display Ad Another stated: E @Ellis_Enner Valencia 100% hates his country. Ad A third insisted: TobyWrites @tobyaskyEner Valencia should leave this national team for the young players. He’s part of the people holding them down.

He is so poor. Very poor. Ad This fan complained: 🇫🇷🇺🇸 @coupedumonde07Enner Valencia been the worst player at this tournament Ad Another cried: Yimzy @oyimzyIs Enner Valencia the only striker Ecuador have got??

This man has been hideous in this World Cup!! Ad Yet another was annoyed: TOᗷII @Tobii_puntsThis Enner Valencia too useless bro Ad La Tri’s wasteful stalemate leaves them in a precarious position heading into their decisive group-stage finale on June 25 (ET), as they face Germany next. Sebastian Beccacece takes responsibility for Ecuador's FIFA World Cup struggles Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece refused to hide from the