Vote of confidence for Mora
02 Jun 2006 - 12:39:54
Ecuador's goalkeeping coach Lorenzo Carrabs has confirmed that Cristian Mora will be his country's first-choice shot-stopper at the World Cup finals.
The 26-year-old LDU Quito keeper played poorly in the recent 1-1 draw with Colombia in New Jersey but Carrabs insists Mora will start the opening Group A game rather than Edwin Villafuerte.
He said: "The goalkeeper in the Poland game will be Christian Mora.
"We see, feel and applaud his effort to show a recovery following the criticism he received after the match against Colombia. We trust in Mora and we've given him the responsibility.
"Mora had a bad evening. He is getting over it and will rediscover his confidence by working hard.
"Villafuerte shows confidence as well as Mora, but the one who has more caps and who has been doing an excellent job is Mora, without minimising Edwin's job."