Ecuador U17 Women’s team sent a warning signal to the Nigeria’s Flamingos with a comfortable 2-0 win over the host Dominican Republic.
The host started the game on a front foot and tried to seize the control of the game.
Ecuador were able to quiet things early on when a Mary Guerra shot was blocked by goalkeeper Jaylene Rondon but was poked home by Valverde, Valverde then doubled her tally later in the half by stabbing home an inch-perfect cross from Noemi Camacho.
Ecuador and Nigeria will come face to face in the second group match.
