The Ecuadorian Football Federation announced on Friday the dismissal of Spanish coach Félix Sánchez Bas, following the team’s elimination on penalties against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Copa América.
The Ecuadorian Football Federation announced on Friday the dismissal of the technical director Felix Sanchez Basafter the elimination on penalties against the Argentinain the quarter-finals of the Copa America 2024.
The Argentine national team became the first semi-finalist of the continental tournament after winning 4-2 in the penalty shootout Ecuador after drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes in a disputed and tight match.
“The FEF informs that today the termination of the contractual relationship with Technical Director Félix Sánchez Bas has been agreed”the federation said in a statement published early Friday on the social network X.
“We thank Felix and his coaching staff for their work and professionalism, and we wish them success in their future projects.”the statement added, without giving further details.
Sanchez48, led the Ecuadorian national team Since March of 2023 with the commitment to get the maximum performance from its young players and to make it a leading team that dominates any rival.
Ecuador left a very pale image in the goalless draw against Mexico at the close of the group stage, but showed a much better version against Argentinacurrent champion of America and the world, and was close to delivering the blow at the end of the match.
The coach avoided referring to a possible departure from the national team after the match on Thursday night, but told the press that Ecuador was left out of the Copa America “playing well”.
“People often expect the game to be brilliant, the results to be convincing, but that is very difficult”said Sanchez.
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