Sebastián Beccacece’s time in Ecuador: how did he do at Emelec? :: Olé Ecuador

07/31/2024 18:08hs. Updated on 07/31/2024 18:15hs.

Beccacece was one of the names that was mentioned from the beginning to lead the national teamAlthough a number of names came up along the way, the Argentine’s was always there, latent.

In addition to his experience in different clubs around the world, one of the points that played in favor of the 43-year-old coach is that he knows the Ecuadorian environment. The coach was Jorge Sampaoli’s assistant at Emelec in 2010.

He was part of that Light Bulb that surprised everyone. They started the tournament in an irregular manner, they were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores with only two points in the group stage and even, after a 5-0 thrashing by El Nacional, the coaching staff was on the verge of leaving. But the great round of revenge they had in the first stage (they won nine games, drew one and only lost one) made them worthy of the first phase of the tournament and they qualified for the final.

Sebastián Beccacece in Emelec.

In the second half of the year They reached the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, where they were eliminated by Avaí, and finished second in the stage won by Liga de Quito.The Albo team, which was managed by Edgardo Bauza, won the final by an aggregate score of 2-1. In Quito, Liga won by 2-0, while in Guayaquil, the Azules won by only one goal, in a final that was full to the brim.

That team is remembered because it did a lot with what it had at hand. Two experienced players like Marcelo Elizaga and Marcelo Fleitas, other young players, but with experience like Gabriel Achilier, Pedro Quiñónez and David Quiroz. And a crop of youngsters who would bring much joy to the club. There are the names of Joao Rojas, Fernando Gaibor, Marcos Caicedo, Jaime Ayoví, Enner Valencia, among others. In addition, there are foreigners who gave their grain of sand like Santiago Biglieri and Fernando Giménez.

Sebastián Beccacece in Emelec.

With a line of three at the back that sometimes changed to a line of four and a highly offensive game. Sampaoli-Beccacece’s Emelec won over fans, journalists and Ecuadorian football. So much so that they are still remembered despite not having won the title. Although they renewed their contract with the club, the Argentine duo went to Universidad de Chile for professional growth.

They are also remembered because they did not lose any classics that year and won both in the first stage. The most memorable is the 3-0 at the George Capwell stadium with goals from Marcos Caicedo, Hernán Peirone and Santiago Biglieri.

Sebastián Beccacece in Emelec.

Beccacece’s numbers in Emelec

In terms of numbers, that team played 46 games for the national championship (including the finals, won 28, tied 11 and only lost seven). While at international level he played 12, won three, drew three and lost six. For a total of 58 matches, 31 victories, 14 draws and 13 defeats.