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World Cup | Group Stage

Jun 25, 2014 at 9pm UK

Ecuador
0-0
France

Valencia (50')

Half-Time Report: Ecuador, France goalless

By Giuseppe Labellarte, Reporter

Published: June 25 2014 | 21:47

Last updated: June 26 2014 | 11:03

The World Cup Group E clash between France and Ecuador at the Maracana is currently goalless at half time.

The World Cup Group E clash between Ecuador and France is currently goalless at half time.

France enjoyed much of the early possession at the Maracana, with Antoine Griezmann shooting low and wide from distance in the 11th minute.

France's defender Lucas Digne in action against Ecuador's defender Juan Paredes during a Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014 © Getty Images

Shortly afterwards, midfielder Moussa Sissoko swiveled to connect with a dangerous volley that flashed towards goal, but Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez was able to save.

Midway through the first half, Ecuador were lucky to escape after a threatening ball from Bacary Sagna skimmed off Karim Benzema's head in front of goal.

Paul Pogba was then responsible for arguably the best chance of the half eight minutes before the break, as he sent a thumping header flying towards the Ecuador top corner, but Dominguez was able to tip the ball over the post.